RealClearPolitics - Video - Maher: Obama Not Acting Like A "Real Black" President
"HBO's Bill Maher: 'I thought when we elected a black president, we were going to get a black president.
You know, this [BP oil spill] is where I want a real black president.
I want him in a meeting with the BP CEOs, you know, where he lifts up his shirt so you can see the gun in his pants.
That's -- (in black man voice) 'we've got a motherfu**ing problem here?'
Shoot somebody in the foot.'"
Those leftist comedians, ya just gotta love 'em..... or maybe shoot them?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Mike Conway breaks leg but OK after horrific crash
Mike Conway breaks leg but OK after horrific crash The Indianapolis Star
"About an hour after Sunday's Indianapolis 500, Ryan Hunter-Reay looked pale and sounded like a shell-shocked driver still in the acceptance phase of a dramatic end to his race."
AMAZING video!
"About an hour after Sunday's Indianapolis 500, Ryan Hunter-Reay looked pale and sounded like a shell-shocked driver still in the acceptance phase of a dramatic end to his race."
AMAZING video!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Stressed Out or Tone Deaf? Obama Chicago Vacation Raises Eyebrows
FOXNews.com - Stressed Out or Tone Deaf? Obama Chicago Vacation Raises Eyebrows
"Presidents are never really off the clock, even when they go on vacation.
But President Obama's decision to skip the traditional Memorial Day ceremony in Arlington while on his second vacation since the BP oil spill began has some wondering what the schedule says about his priorities."
"Presidents are never really off the clock, even when they go on vacation.
But President Obama's decision to skip the traditional Memorial Day ceremony in Arlington while on his second vacation since the BP oil spill began has some wondering what the schedule says about his priorities."
Rally cry for teachers: No more cuts
Rally cry for teachers: No more cuts - The Macomb Daily News: Breaking news coverage for Macomb County, Michigan
"Rally cry for teachers: No more cuts"
Read this article.
These teachers are delusional!
"Rally cry for teachers: No more cuts"
Read this article.
These teachers are delusional!
Big Labor's Payoff
Big Labor's Payoff - IBD - Investors.com
"Unions:
Those who give to politicians expect a lot in return.
That's clear from the budget-busting payoffs directed largely at organized labor by Democrats in Congress and the White House.
A bill making its way through the Senate would bail out union pension funds to the tune of $165 billion.
The bill's author, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, wants the public to pay for the gold-plated union retirement benefits that the funds have mismanaged into oblivion."
We tighten our belts so they can buy bigger belts with our money......
"Unions:
Those who give to politicians expect a lot in return.
That's clear from the budget-busting payoffs directed largely at organized labor by Democrats in Congress and the White House.
A bill making its way through the Senate would bail out union pension funds to the tune of $165 billion.
The bill's author, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, wants the public to pay for the gold-plated union retirement benefits that the funds have mismanaged into oblivion."
We tighten our belts so they can buy bigger belts with our money......
What Do We Do about Venezuela?
What Do We Do about Venezuela? - Michael G. Franc - The Corner on National Review Online
"The senators ask Secretary Clinton an important and long-overdue question: Is the Obama administration prepared to do something about the Chávez threat?"
"The senators ask Secretary Clinton an important and long-overdue question: Is the Obama administration prepared to do something about the Chávez threat?"
That DVD from the library may be harder to get under new rules
That DVD from the library may be harder to get under new rules - MLive.com
"Cooperative director Sandra Wilson said the reason for the changes is financial. LLC's state aid was cut by 40 percent last year, about $110,000.
'We've been struggling for months with how to reduce 40 percent from our budget,' she said. 'Everything pointed to: We have to reduce the volume of delivery.'"
Our Blockbuster Video just closed.
Fired all its employees.
Maybe cuz they faced "free" "competition" from these leaches?
"Cooperative director Sandra Wilson said the reason for the changes is financial. LLC's state aid was cut by 40 percent last year, about $110,000.
'We've been struggling for months with how to reduce 40 percent from our budget,' she said. 'Everything pointed to: We have to reduce the volume of delivery.'"
Our Blockbuster Video just closed.
Fired all its employees.
Maybe cuz they faced "free" "competition" from these leaches?
"Pathetic: BP Buses in Temps for Obama Photo Op"
JammieWearingFool: "Pathetic: BP Buses in Temps for Obama Photo Op"
Grand Haven boy, 16, sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison after failing to progress in sex offender treatment
Grand Haven boy, 16, sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison after failing to progress in sex offender treatment - MLive.com
"When Fathi Cullen was sentenced three years ago for barging into a young woman's home and sexually assaulting her, a judge thought the then-13-year-old boy could get help at a special Iowa treatment center for young offenders.
On Thursday, the same judge changed his mind and sent Cullen, now 16, to adult prison for six to 20 years."
What do we do with young monsters?
"When Fathi Cullen was sentenced three years ago for barging into a young woman's home and sexually assaulting her, a judge thought the then-13-year-old boy could get help at a special Iowa treatment center for young offenders.
On Thursday, the same judge changed his mind and sent Cullen, now 16, to adult prison for six to 20 years."
What do we do with young monsters?
Three TV stations pull 'demonstrably false' ad attacking Pete Hoekstra
Three TV stations pull 'demonstrably false' ad attacking Pete Hoekstra - MLive.com
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra's campaign announced three local television stations pulled a "demonstrably false" attack ad by a Virginia-based conservative group.
This is interesting!
I've never heard of ANY TV station doing this.
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra's campaign announced three local television stations pulled a "demonstrably false" attack ad by a Virginia-based conservative group.
This is interesting!
I've never heard of ANY TV station doing this.
Muskegon County union contracts!
OK, this is just the beginning.
Read some of these contracts.
What do you think?
85% of our county budget goes to these 6 union contracts.
Would it be a good idea if we the taxpayers had a say in the next round of these contracts?
Read some of these contracts.
What do you think?
85% of our county budget goes to these 6 union contracts.
Would it be a good idea if we the taxpayers had a say in the next round of these contracts?
Andy Dillon pushes Michigan retirement plan, AFL-CIO chief bristles | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal
Andy Dillon pushes Michigan retirement plan, AFL-CIO chief bristles Lansing State Journal
"State employees must be prodded -- and soon -- to take early retirement with the same combination of incentives recently approved for school employees, House Speaker Andy Dillon said Thursday.
Dillon of Redford Township, a Democratic candidate for governor, told Free Press editors and reporters that reforms are needed to cut state spending.
A House version of the retirement package would save the state about $300 million in the spending year that begins Oct. 1 and $850 million over 10 years by making those who don't retire pay more for retirement health care."
Dillon is right on.
How tough it must be to be a principled democrat in union controlled Michigan?
"State employees must be prodded -- and soon -- to take early retirement with the same combination of incentives recently approved for school employees, House Speaker Andy Dillon said Thursday.
Dillon of Redford Township, a Democratic candidate for governor, told Free Press editors and reporters that reforms are needed to cut state spending.
A House version of the retirement package would save the state about $300 million in the spending year that begins Oct. 1 and $850 million over 10 years by making those who don't retire pay more for retirement health care."
Dillon is right on.
How tough it must be to be a principled democrat in union controlled Michigan?
Marijuana smokers club owner arraigned on drug charges | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal
Marijuana smokers club owner arraigned on drug charges Lansing State Journal
"MASON -- The owner of the Green Leaf Smokers Club in Williamstown Township was arraigned today in 55th District Court by Judge Donald Allen on five drug-related counts, including delivery or manufacture of more than 45 kilograms (99 pounds) of marijuana.
The maximum penalty for that charge is 15 years in prison."
Oh golly!
Maryjane potheads breaking the law!
Who could ever have imagined?
"MASON -- The owner of the Green Leaf Smokers Club in Williamstown Township was arraigned today in 55th District Court by Judge Donald Allen on five drug-related counts, including delivery or manufacture of more than 45 kilograms (99 pounds) of marijuana.
The maximum penalty for that charge is 15 years in prison."
Oh golly!
Maryjane potheads breaking the law!
Who could ever have imagined?
Oakland Pot Club Says Union, Yes! | NBC Bay Area
Oakland Pot Club Says Union, Yes! NBC Bay Area
"At a ceremony hosted by Oakland City Council's Rebecca Kaplan, 100 employees at medical marijuana dispensary and education hub Oaksterdam University turned in their membership cards to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 5.
It may well be the first union pot shop in the country, if not the world"
100 workers at a pot store?!!!!!
"At a ceremony hosted by Oakland City Council's Rebecca Kaplan, 100 employees at medical marijuana dispensary and education hub Oaksterdam University turned in their membership cards to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 5.
It may well be the first union pot shop in the country, if not the world"
100 workers at a pot store?!!!!!
Government-Funded Jihad
Government-Funded Jihad FrontPage Magazine
"when he investigated the mosque, he found that its library included “very, very violent materials” that advocated physical jihad and sedition, and that extremism was promoted during the week but not during Friday prayers when they are most likely to be caught."
"when he investigated the mosque, he found that its library included “very, very violent materials” that advocated physical jihad and sedition, and that extremism was promoted during the week but not during Friday prayers when they are most likely to be caught."
Black Panthers 'Prepare for War' Against Tea Party
Black Panthers 'Prepare for War' Against Tea Party The FOX Nation
"“With the rise of the Tea Party, the white-right and other racist forces.
With gun sales nationwide at an all time high amongst whites, with a mood that is more anti-Black than any time recent, it is imperative that we organize our forces, pool our resources and prepare for war!” Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz, Esq. Convention Convener and Party Chairman."
"“With the rise of the Tea Party, the white-right and other racist forces.
With gun sales nationwide at an all time high amongst whites, with a mood that is more anti-Black than any time recent, it is imperative that we organize our forces, pool our resources and prepare for war!” Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz, Esq. Convention Convener and Party Chairman."
French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty
French Minister Says Bailout Alters EU Treaty - CNBC
"It is expressly forbidden in the treaties by the famous no bail-out clause.
De facto, we have changed the treaty,” he added"
The end is near for the EURO.
"It is expressly forbidden in the treaties by the famous no bail-out clause.
De facto, we have changed the treaty,” he added"
The end is near for the EURO.
NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits
theblogprof: NJ Teacher who complained of low pay to Gov. Chris Christie makes >$100,000 with benefits
Well, it turns out that that very teacher that claimed to be unfairly compensated, and that she would love to make $83,000, actually gets a salary of $86,389.
Plus healthcare. plus pension. In totality, it amounts to well over $100,000 per year.
Well, it turns out that that very teacher that claimed to be unfairly compensated, and that she would love to make $83,000, actually gets a salary of $86,389.
Plus healthcare. plus pension. In totality, it amounts to well over $100,000 per year.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public” FedUpUSA
"Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”"
"Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) to GM on bailout shell game: “dangerously close to committing fraud,” “you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public”"
Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials
Bankruptcy talk spreads among Calif. muni officials Reuters
"Street expects more talk of municipal bankruptcy across California because local government finances are in such dire shape -- a situation underscored on Wednesday when a top finance officer for Sacramento County projected a worse-than-expected shortfall for the county of $181 million, which could force more than 1,000 layoffs from the county's payroll."
"Street expects more talk of municipal bankruptcy across California because local government finances are in such dire shape -- a situation underscored on Wednesday when a top finance officer for Sacramento County projected a worse-than-expected shortfall for the county of $181 million, which could force more than 1,000 layoffs from the county's payroll."
Some airports much cheaper than others
Some airports much cheaper than others
"a list of the 100 most expensive U.S. airports recently released by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In second place, with an average domestic airfare of $423.76, was Savannah, Ga.'s international airport, followed by Grand Rapids, Mich. in third at $412.40, Knoxville"
"a list of the 100 most expensive U.S. airports recently released by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In second place, with an average domestic airfare of $423.76, was Savannah, Ga.'s international airport, followed by Grand Rapids, Mich. in third at $412.40, Knoxville"
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Obama punts on Birnbaum exit
Obama punts on Birnbaum exit - Eamon Javers and Carol E. Lee - POLITICO.com
"That explanation flummoxed reporters in the room, who seemed surprised to learn that the president wouldn’t know exactly what had happened to one of the key figures in an ongoing federal emergency – the one he was holding a news conference on at that very moment."
"That explanation flummoxed reporters in the room, who seemed surprised to learn that the president wouldn’t know exactly what had happened to one of the key figures in an ongoing federal emergency – the one he was holding a news conference on at that very moment."
Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season - Yahoo! News
Up to 14 hurricanes predicted for Atlantic storm season
"The Atlantic storm season could produce as many as 14 hurricanes this year, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday, setting the scene for potentially the most intense season since 2005."
These guys are NEVER right.
Why do we taxpayers continue to pay for their idiocy?
"The Atlantic storm season could produce as many as 14 hurricanes this year, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday, setting the scene for potentially the most intense season since 2005."
These guys are NEVER right.
Why do we taxpayers continue to pay for their idiocy?
French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60
French unions strike to keep right to retire at 60
"PARIS (AP) - Strikes across France delayed flights, closed schools and frustrated commuters Thursday as hundreds of thousands of workers protested government plans to raise the retirement age past 60—one of the lowest even in Europe."
"PARIS (AP) - Strikes across France delayed flights, closed schools and frustrated commuters Thursday as hundreds of thousands of workers protested government plans to raise the retirement age past 60—one of the lowest even in Europe."
New Drugs for Macular Degeneration
Technology Review: New Drugs for Macular Degeneration
"Scientists have since identified variants in several related genes that also boost risk, and which collectively account for about 50 to 60 percent of the heritability of the disorder."
I sure hope the Obama jihad against medical research won't kill the future of these breathtaking new drugs and procedures.
"Scientists have since identified variants in several related genes that also boost risk, and which collectively account for about 50 to 60 percent of the heritability of the disorder."
I sure hope the Obama jihad against medical research won't kill the future of these breathtaking new drugs and procedures.
Is Europe heading for a meltdown?
Is Europe heading for a meltdown? - Telegraph
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."
"This financial crisis is worse than the sub-prime crash of 2008 because the sums are so much bigger and it is governments that are in dire straits."
NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k
NJ Teacher who complained to Gov. Chris Christie she deserved $83k actually makes $86k Washington Examiner
Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF
Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a little dust-up with teacher Rita Wilson. Upset over Christie’s education budget, Wilson complained that she wasn’t paid enough and got sharp rebuke from the governor:
But borough teacher Rita Wilson, a Kearny resident, argued that if she were paid $3 an hour for the 30 children in her class, she’d be earning $83,000, and she makes nothing near that.
“You’re getting more than that if you include the cost of your benefits,” Christie interrupted.
When Wilson, who has a master’s degree, said she was not being compensated for her education and experience, Christie said:
“Well, you know then that you don’t have to do it.” Some in the audience applauded.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html#ixzz0p9EcNciF
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan
Ground Zero mosque plan has backers and detractors as community board votes to support plan - NYPOST.com
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.
After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."
This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!
"Angry relatives of 9/11 victims last night clashed with supporters of a planned mosque near Ground Zero at a raucous community-board hearing in Manhattan.
After four hours of public debate, members of Community Board 1 finally voted 29-1 in support of the project."
This is an outrage from an ALL DEMOCRAT board!
Humming_Puppies
Lucianne.com News Forum - Humming_Puppies
You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!
You must click on this short puppy video.....or you will forever be puppy deprived!
Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
Rare Michigan law may help waitress win weight discrimination lawsuit against Hooters
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.
Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."
This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!
"A former Hooters worker in Roseville stands a chance of winning her weight discrimination lawsuit based on a law written by a retired Grand Rapids legislator -- a law not found in most states.
Cassandra Smith, 20, alleges a Hooters restaurant -- known for its scantily-clad waitresses -- placed her on 30-day 'weight probation' earlier this month."
This state law may well be the reason our chicks are so fat!
Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes - wcbstv.com
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole
How Did He Do This?
Remember The Budget Freeze?
Looks Like It Worked"
more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html
"Gov. Christie: We're Not Raising Taxes
New Jersey Governor Says He Has Residents Covered Through Fiscal Year 2011 Despite $800 Million Hole
How Did He Do This?
Remember The Budget Freeze?
Looks Like It Worked"
more:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2010/05/26/the_reform_agenda_changing_course_in_new_jersey_105729.html
More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty
More Cities on Brink of Bankrupty - CNBC
"The possibility of a bankruptcy filing by the city of Harrisburg, Pa., the state capital, looms large these days—and it could be the first in a series, say some Wall Street traders."
"The possibility of a bankruptcy filing by the city of Harrisburg, Pa., the state capital, looms large these days—and it could be the first in a series, say some Wall Street traders."
Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'
Sestak White House scandal called 'impeachable offense'
"If a Democratic member of Congress is to be believed, there's someone in the Obama administration who has committed a crime – and if the president knew about it, analysts say it could be grounds for impeachment."
And Mr workaholic is just beginning his 79th vacation since the inauguration.
"If a Democratic member of Congress is to be believed, there's someone in the Obama administration who has committed a crime – and if the president knew about it, analysts say it could be grounds for impeachment."
And Mr workaholic is just beginning his 79th vacation since the inauguration.
Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner
Muskegon Township official David Fisher appointed county drain commissioner
"David Fisher was appointed as Muskegon County’s interim drain commissioner Tuesday afternoon and, two hours later, he was being asked a question about a drain project by a county commissioner."
Great choice!
"David Fisher was appointed as Muskegon County’s interim drain commissioner Tuesday afternoon and, two hours later, he was being asked a question about a drain project by a county commissioner."
Great choice!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
David Brandon supports Rich Rodriguez, focuses on U-M's future
David Brandon supports Rich Rodriguez, focuses on U-M's future The Detroit News
"Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon reiterated Tuesday what he made clear in February after the university received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA alleging five major violations in the football program:
Rich Rodriguez will be the Wolverines' coach this fall."
I'm thinking this public affirmation of support is the traditional kiss of coaching death.....
"Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon reiterated Tuesday what he made clear in February after the university received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA alleging five major violations in the football program:
Rich Rodriguez will be the Wolverines' coach this fall."
I'm thinking this public affirmation of support is the traditional kiss of coaching death.....
Most of the Navy guys I know would not let themselves be called a liar by a sad sack l…
Instapundit » Blog Archive » BLACKFIVE: Most of the Navy guys I know would not let themselves be called a liar by a sad sack l…
BLACKFIVE:
Most of the Navy guys I know would not let themselves be called a liar by a sad sack like Robert Gibbs if they weren’t, you know, lying.
Froggy would have waterboarded his fat ass quicker than you can say “Charlie Sheen is an awesome actor.”
And Subsunk would have appeared out of a storm drain like some kind of an angry sea wolf ninja, kicked him in the nuts until he fell to the ground holding onto what was left of them, grabbed the hair on the back of his head and shoved his face into the pavement until his nose and teeth were mashed up into some kind of a bloody stew.
But Joe Sestak didn’t do that.
So here’s what I think. I think the fact that Joe Sestak — even after being called a liar by Robert Gibbs — has not come forward and made a statement to the authorities about felony corruption he claims to have witnessed says something about Joe Sestak.
And what it says is this: Joe Sestak is either a coward, a liar, a political sycophant or — and this is where I’d put my money — all three of these things.
Whatever Joe Sestak learned in the Navy, it wasn’t “personal accountability.”
Ouch.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:47 pm"
BLACKFIVE:
Most of the Navy guys I know would not let themselves be called a liar by a sad sack like Robert Gibbs if they weren’t, you know, lying.
Froggy would have waterboarded his fat ass quicker than you can say “Charlie Sheen is an awesome actor.”
And Subsunk would have appeared out of a storm drain like some kind of an angry sea wolf ninja, kicked him in the nuts until he fell to the ground holding onto what was left of them, grabbed the hair on the back of his head and shoved his face into the pavement until his nose and teeth were mashed up into some kind of a bloody stew.
But Joe Sestak didn’t do that.
So here’s what I think. I think the fact that Joe Sestak — even after being called a liar by Robert Gibbs — has not come forward and made a statement to the authorities about felony corruption he claims to have witnessed says something about Joe Sestak.
And what it says is this: Joe Sestak is either a coward, a liar, a political sycophant or — and this is where I’d put my money — all three of these things.
Whatever Joe Sestak learned in the Navy, it wasn’t “personal accountability.”
Ouch.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:47 pm"
Moody’s Reiterates U.S. Spending Risks Credit Rating
Moody’s Reiterates U.S. Spending Risks Credit Rating (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
"The U.S. government’s Aaa bond rating will come under pressure in the future unless additional measures are taken to reduce projected record budget deficits, according to Moody’s Investors Service Inc."
"The U.S. government’s Aaa bond rating will come under pressure in the future unless additional measures are taken to reduce projected record budget deficits, according to Moody’s Investors Service Inc."
Muskegon County murderer released under protest in 2007 headed back to prison for third drunken driving conviction
Muskegon County murderer released under protest in 2007 headed back to prison for third drunken driving conviction - MLive.com
"A Muskegon County man who spent 27 years in prison for a brutal 1979 murder is headed back behind bars for up to 20 years on a third-offense drunken driving conviction.
Wayne Lee Stevens, 56, .... blood-alcohol level registered a 0.16, double the state's legal limit for drunken driving.
During the traffic stop, his female passenger fled the car, ran to police and alleged he was being abusive."
"A Muskegon County man who spent 27 years in prison for a brutal 1979 murder is headed back behind bars for up to 20 years on a third-offense drunken driving conviction.
Wayne Lee Stevens, 56, .... blood-alcohol level registered a 0.16, double the state's legal limit for drunken driving.
During the traffic stop, his female passenger fled the car, ran to police and alleged he was being abusive."
Sundstrom city is going broke
Sundstrom city is going broke
WOOD TV8:
"Despite an income tax hike approved by voters in early May and Bob Sullivan's offer to open Richmond Pool with his own money, City Manager Greg Sundstrom said the budget future is very dark."
WOOD TV8:
"Despite an income tax hike approved by voters in early May and Bob Sullivan's offer to open Richmond Pool with his own money, City Manager Greg Sundstrom said the budget future is very dark."
School Employee Concessions in Utica Don't Add Up
School Employee Concessions in Utica Don't Add Up [Mackinac Center]
"The Macomb Daily reported recently that teachers in Utica Community Schools agreed to $6 million in employee concessions.
On the surface, this appears to be a major step towards helping the district balance its budget.
In fact, these concessions won't help all that much.
Employee compensation granted to members of the Utica Education Association consumes about 70 percent of the school district's entire operating budget.
Yet the concession trimming $6 million from that expense only nibbles at the $33 million in overspending the district has created.
Therefore, 82 percent of the budget cuts must come from the remaining 30 percent of the budget.
An apt chart produced by the Port Huron School Board illustrates the problem, which is that teacher compensation gobbles up the lion's share of district spending and comes at the expense of other necessary services.
Just like the rest of the world, school districts have scare resources and must prioritize how to allocate them.
In this case, smaller concessions from the teachers union means larger cuts to other necessities and to programs like art, music and athletics."
"The Macomb Daily reported recently that teachers in Utica Community Schools agreed to $6 million in employee concessions.
On the surface, this appears to be a major step towards helping the district balance its budget.
In fact, these concessions won't help all that much.
Employee compensation granted to members of the Utica Education Association consumes about 70 percent of the school district's entire operating budget.
Yet the concession trimming $6 million from that expense only nibbles at the $33 million in overspending the district has created.
Therefore, 82 percent of the budget cuts must come from the remaining 30 percent of the budget.
An apt chart produced by the Port Huron School Board illustrates the problem, which is that teacher compensation gobbles up the lion's share of district spending and comes at the expense of other necessary services.
Just like the rest of the world, school districts have scare resources and must prioritize how to allocate them.
In this case, smaller concessions from the teachers union means larger cuts to other necessities and to programs like art, music and athletics."
Michigan proposed resolution opposes Arizona immigration law, urges boycott
Michigan proposed resolution opposes Arizona immigration law, urges boycott - FOX 17: "Michigan opponents of anti-immigration legislation are trying to raise the profile of their campaign.
Democratic state Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Detroit says Tuesday she is introducing a resolution urging Arizona to repeal a recently enacted law empowering local police to question anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally. The resolution also urges Michigan organizations not to do business in or with Arizona."
I sure hope that nice lady, and her democrat party, get their chance to publicly vote!
Democratic state Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Detroit says Tuesday she is introducing a resolution urging Arizona to repeal a recently enacted law empowering local police to question anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally. The resolution also urges Michigan organizations not to do business in or with Arizona."
I sure hope that nice lady, and her democrat party, get their chance to publicly vote!
Why is College Tuition Rising 2X Rate of Inflation?
CARPE DIEM: Why is College Tuition Rising 2X Rate of Inflation?
"What an amazing story: full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty outnumbered full-time administrators in 2001 at UM-Flint by 11 positions - 171 faculty vs. 160 administrators.
By 2009, the administrators outnumbered full-time faculty by 109 positions - 278 administrators vs. 169 tenured and tenure-track faculty!"
"What an amazing story: full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty outnumbered full-time administrators in 2001 at UM-Flint by 11 positions - 171 faculty vs. 160 administrators.
By 2009, the administrators outnumbered full-time faculty by 109 positions - 278 administrators vs. 169 tenured and tenure-track faculty!"
Up and away! World's largest airship lifts off for the first time
"Although the airship only has a top speed of 80MPH it can take-off and land vertically.
The craft is also able to hover over an area for up to a week at a time - something neither airplanes or satellites cannot manage."
a comment that is interesting:
Hydrogen does not have twice the lifting power of helium, it has only about 8% more. You have to look at the difference between the density of the gas and the medium that the airship is floating in. If you had a gas with zero density (i.e. a vacuum in a rigid container), it would not have infinite lifting power, just slightly more than helium or hydrogen.
On the other hand, there's something to be said for the notion that we should conserve helium, because in the long run it's going to be hard to come by, because there's no way to produce it chemically and when let loose, it escapes from the atmosphere. It's unique among the elements in this regard.
There could come a day when we'll need a lot of it (for fusion, cryogenics, or whatever), and we'll be wishing we hadn't squandered it.
Airships are not really the big problem, but toy balloons for kids waste a lot.
- J-J Cote, Lunenburg, MA, USA, 22/5/2010 15:55Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1279831/Up-away-Worlds-largest-airship-lifts-time.html?ito=feeds-newsxml#ixzz0oxIEw8Xo
Private pay shrinks to historic lows
Private pay shrinks to historic lows - USATODAY.com
"Paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds...
.....The trend is not sustainable, says University of Michigan economist Donald Grimes.
Reason: The federal government depends on private wages to generate income taxes to pay for its ever-more-expensive programs. Government-generated income is taxed at lower rates or not at all, he says.
"This is really important," Grimes says."
This same trend is happening in just about every city, county and state budget in our country.
The government grows and the private sector shrinks.
"Paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds...
Reason: The federal government depends on private wages to generate income taxes to pay for its ever-more-expensive programs. Government-generated income is taxed at lower rates or not at all, he says.
"This is really important," Grimes says."
This same trend is happening in just about every city, county and state budget in our country.
The government grows and the private sector shrinks.
Europe Debt Crisis - Greece 'Tip of the Iceberg'
Europe Debt Crisis - Greece 'Tip of the Iceberg': Deputy Doom - CNBC
"The debt crisis is a game changer for the market and Europe is now at risk of heading into a double-dip recession, Arnab Das, managing director of market research and strategy at Roubini Global Economics told CNBC Monday."
"The debt crisis is a game changer for the market and Europe is now at risk of heading into a double-dip recession, Arnab Das, managing director of market research and strategy at Roubini Global Economics told CNBC Monday."
New Facts Exposed in Hangar42 Investigation
New Facts Exposed in Hangar42 Investigation [Mackinac Center]
"Knape also confirmed that the current owner of the property is planning to use the subsidy money received by the buyer to pay for renovation work that has already been performed by contractors.
At least some of the contractors have not been paid and have filed six liens against the property, one of them for $228,000."
"Knape also confirmed that the current owner of the property is planning to use the subsidy money received by the buyer to pay for renovation work that has already been performed by contractors.
At least some of the contractors have not been paid and have filed six liens against the property, one of them for $228,000."
Volt of hope: Can electric car recharge General Motors, Michigan and US auto industry? | -
Volt of hope: Can electric car recharge General Motors, Michigan and US auto industry?
Nice car.
But where will the electricity to power it come from?
Nice car.
But where will the electricity to power it come from?
State Taxpayers Eat $350K Loan for East Lansing Property Purchase
State Taxpayers Eat $350K Loan for East Lansing Property Purchase [Mackinac Center]
"The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority bought the building from Brad Ballein.
At the time of the sale, Ballein's father, Howard Ballein, was serving on the DDA, the son said.
Today, Brad Ballein serves on the DDA."
"The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority bought the building from Brad Ballein.
At the time of the sale, Ballein's father, Howard Ballein, was serving on the DDA, the son said.
Today, Brad Ballein serves on the DDA."
Tax tricks: Michigan service tax defended by phantom facts
Tax tricks: Michigan service tax defended by phantom facts - The Oakland Press Opinion
"Indeed, enacting a service tax would make Michigan unusual.
According to the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation, only five other states generally tax services: Hawaii, New Mexico, Mississippi, South Dakota and West Virginia (not all of them state this explicitly in their statutes).
These states make it possible to check whether a service tax would live up to its promises of stability and better reflect the changing economy.
As it stands, states with a service tax have actually experienced a relative decline in sales tax revenue."
"Indeed, enacting a service tax would make Michigan unusual.
According to the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation, only five other states generally tax services: Hawaii, New Mexico, Mississippi, South Dakota and West Virginia (not all of them state this explicitly in their statutes).
These states make it possible to check whether a service tax would live up to its promises of stability and better reflect the changing economy.
As it stands, states with a service tax have actually experienced a relative decline in sales tax revenue."
Many not ready for college, costing Texas $200 million a year- Houston Chronicle
Many not ready for college, costing Texas $200 million a year Houston & Texas News Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"It has been the dirty little secret of higher education for decades: Tens of thousands of college students can't do the work."
"Higher" education in America is about to be exposed as the scam it is.
"It has been the dirty little secret of higher education for decades: Tens of thousands of college students can't do the work."
"Higher" education in America is about to be exposed as the scam it is.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Rent Control Is a Vanishing New York Treasure
The Appraisal - Rent Control Is a Vanishing New York Treasure - NYTimes.com
"He is John Burke, a 65-year-old paying $288 a month for a studio at 218 East 84th Street"
Treasure for pirates does come at a cost.
"He is John Burke, a 65-year-old paying $288 a month for a studio at 218 East 84th Street"
Treasure for pirates does come at a cost.
British Airways cabin crew begin 5-day strike
My Way News - British Airways cabin crew begin 5-day strike
"British Airways cabin crews began a five-day strike Monday to protest cost-cutting changes at the loss-making airline, forcing it to scrap almost half its flights out of London's Heathrow Airport."
Unions...ya just gotta love 'em......
"British Airways cabin crews began a five-day strike Monday to protest cost-cutting changes at the loss-making airline, forcing it to scrap almost half its flights out of London's Heathrow Airport."
Unions...ya just gotta love 'em......
A thug too far, part 2
Power Line - A thug too far, part 2:
Nina Easton's account of the SEIU demonstration that terrorized the son of her next-door neighbor -- the deputy general counsel of Bank of America -- has drawn remarkably little attention.
That's the way that SEIU wanted it;"
Nina Easton's account of the SEIU demonstration that terrorized the son of her next-door neighbor -- the deputy general counsel of Bank of America -- has drawn remarkably little attention.
That's the way that SEIU wanted it;"
Teachers Seek $23b- Lifeline or Bailout?
Teachers Seek $23b- Lifeline or Bailout? « Liveshots
"Education Secretary Arne Duncan is asking lawmakers to put aside “politics and ideology” as they consider a request for $23 billion in “emergency” funding for public schools – a measure Republicans reject as a massive federal bailout for the teachers’ unions."
....Find out how much this program costs you by using Fox News' Taxpayer Calculator.
"Education Secretary Arne Duncan is asking lawmakers to put aside “politics and ideology” as they consider a request for $23 billion in “emergency” funding for public schools – a measure Republicans reject as a massive federal bailout for the teachers’ unions."
....Find out how much this program costs you by using Fox News' Taxpayer Calculator.
The 10 Best Graduation Speeches of All Time
"Woody Hayes, Former Football Coach, Ohio StateOhio State (1986)
Woody Hayes, who won three national titles and 13 Big Ten championships in 28 years as head coach at Ohio State, offered some sage advice from the field on toughening up – and facing your worst enemy.
“In football we always said that the other team couldn't beat us.
We had to be sure that we didn't beat ourselves. And that's what people have to do, too--make sure they don't beat themselves.
“... you'll find out that nothing that comes easy is worth a dime.
As a matter of fact, I never saw a football player make a tackle with a smile on his face.
Never.”
Read The Full Transcript
Impatience with patients who won't die
HAGELIN: Impatience with patients who won't die - Washington Times
"Final goodbyes are just that — final.
I'll always be grateful that Dad's didn't come on someone else's schedule."
"Final goodbyes are just that — final.
I'll always be grateful that Dad's didn't come on someone else's schedule."
Listverse Top 50 Jokes
Listverse Top 50 Jokes - Top 10 Lists Listverse
4. Three kids come down to the kitchen and sit around the breakfast table.
The mother asks the oldest boy what he’d like to eat.
“I’ll have some fuckin’ French toast,” he says.
The mother is outraged at his language, hits him, and sends him upstairs.
She asks the middle child what he wants.
“Well, I guess that leaves more fuckin’ French toast for me,” he says.
She is livid, smacks him, and sends him away.
Finally she asks the youngest son what he wants for breakfast.
“I don’t know,” he says meekly, “but I definitely don’t want the fuckin’ French toast.”
4. Three kids come down to the kitchen and sit around the breakfast table.
The mother asks the oldest boy what he’d like to eat.
“I’ll have some fuckin’ French toast,” he says.
The mother is outraged at his language, hits him, and sends him upstairs.
She asks the middle child what he wants.
“Well, I guess that leaves more fuckin’ French toast for me,” he says.
She is livid, smacks him, and sends him away.
Finally she asks the youngest son what he wants for breakfast.
“I don’t know,” he says meekly, “but I definitely don’t want the fuckin’ French toast.”
Pete Hoekstra: State made mistake denying air quality permit to Wolverine Power Cooperative
Pete Hoekstra: State made mistake denying air quality permit to Wolverine Power Cooperative - MLive.com
"The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) issued a long-overdue decision today that epitomizes everything wrong with the bureaucracy in Michigan the past seven years, and just how much Lansing is lacking leadership.
Specifically, DNRE denied an air quality permit to Wolverine Power Cooperative -- a generation and transmission electric cooperative headquartered in Cadillac, Michigan. Wolverine seeks to build a new power plant utilizing clean coal technology.
The decision took over two years!"
"The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) issued a long-overdue decision today that epitomizes everything wrong with the bureaucracy in Michigan the past seven years, and just how much Lansing is lacking leadership.
Specifically, DNRE denied an air quality permit to Wolverine Power Cooperative -- a generation and transmission electric cooperative headquartered in Cadillac, Michigan. Wolverine seeks to build a new power plant utilizing clean coal technology.
The decision took over two years!"
The Seven Dumbest Deaths in Recorded History
The Seven Dumbest Deaths in Recorded History Crystal Kiss - Strange News and more...
"Jerome Irving Rodale:
Founding father of the organic food movement, creator of “Organic Farming and Gardening” magazine, and founder of Rodale Press, a major publishing corporation.
How he died: On the “Dick Cavett Show”, while discussing the benefits of organic foods.
Rodale, who bragged “I’m going to live to be 100 unless I’m run down by a sugar-crazed taxi driver,” was only 72 when he appeared on the “Dick Cavett Show” in January 1971.
Part way through the interview, he dropped dead in his chair.
Cause of death: heart attack.
The show was never aired."
"Jerome Irving Rodale:
Founding father of the organic food movement, creator of “Organic Farming and Gardening” magazine, and founder of Rodale Press, a major publishing corporation.
How he died: On the “Dick Cavett Show”, while discussing the benefits of organic foods.
Rodale, who bragged “I’m going to live to be 100 unless I’m run down by a sugar-crazed taxi driver,” was only 72 when he appeared on the “Dick Cavett Show” in January 1971.
Part way through the interview, he dropped dead in his chair.
Cause of death: heart attack.
The show was never aired."
Obama's Nominee to Run Medicare: 'The Decision is Not Whether or Not We Will Ration Care--The Decision is Whether We Will Ration Care With Our Eyes Open'
CNSNews.com - Obama's Nominee to Run Medicare:
'The Decision is Not Whether or Not We Will Ration Care--The Decision is Whether We Will Ration Care With Our Eyes Open'
'The Decision is Not Whether or Not We Will Ration Care--The Decision is Whether We Will Ration Care With Our Eyes Open'
CARPE DIEM: Top Recipients of Public Pensions in New York Would Rank as 178th Largest Economy in World
CARPE DIEM: Top Recipients of Public Pensions in New York Would Rank as 178th Largest Economy in World
"MP:
There are more than 22 retirees receiving more than $200,000 per year, and one receiving more than $300,000.
In total, New York taxpayers are paying more than $370 million per year to just this partial group of retired New York public workers, which doesn't include those receiving less than $100,000 per year and doesn't include New York firefighters.
If this group of retired workers on the NY Times list was considered as a separate national economy, it would rank as the 178th largest country in the world by GDP."
"MP:
There are more than 22 retirees receiving more than $200,000 per year, and one receiving more than $300,000.
In total, New York taxpayers are paying more than $370 million per year to just this partial group of retired New York public workers, which doesn't include those receiving less than $100,000 per year and doesn't include New York firefighters.
If this group of retired workers on the NY Times list was considered as a separate national economy, it would rank as the 178th largest country in the world by GDP."
Feeding America's twilight
Feeding America's twilight - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"Here are just a few of the scores of examples:
• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called ObamaCare 'an entrepreneurial bill' that should encourage Americans to be 'creative,' and be, say, 'a musician.'
Quit your job, she urged; 'focus on your talent' and don't worry about not having health care.
Perhaps that's because other hardworking, tax-paying schmucks are paying for this freeloader's socialist care?"
"Here are just a few of the scores of examples:
• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called ObamaCare 'an entrepreneurial bill' that should encourage Americans to be 'creative,' and be, say, 'a musician.'
Quit your job, she urged; 'focus on your talent' and don't worry about not having health care.
Perhaps that's because other hardworking, tax-paying schmucks are paying for this freeloader's socialist care?"
Greek PM blames ’speculators’ for financial crisis, calls for transition to ‘green economy’
Greek PM blames ’speculators’ for financial crisis, calls for transition to ‘green economy’ Washington Examiner
"For every green job created by the Iberian nation’s massive investment in renewable energy, that transfer of wealth to uneconomic activities cost the economy 2.2 jobs in opportunity cost, as well as direct job losses thanks to the increased cost of electricity"
"For every green job created by the Iberian nation’s massive investment in renewable energy, that transfer of wealth to uneconomic activities cost the economy 2.2 jobs in opportunity cost, as well as direct job losses thanks to the increased cost of electricity"
State aims to change negative perceptions of welfare recipients
State aims to change negative perceptions of welfare recipients - MLive.com
"The state is on a campaign to reduce negative perceptions about those who need welfare, saying the stigma tarnishes the program and keeps people from getting help."
No problems.
Our state has oodles of extra Obama-stash and this expense is waay better than fixing roads, more cops or lower taxes for businesses.
I sure hope we begin a similar program to reduce our negative perceptions about those who vote for and create these programs, politicians.
"The state is on a campaign to reduce negative perceptions about those who need welfare, saying the stigma tarnishes the program and keeps people from getting help."
No problems.
Our state has oodles of extra Obama-stash and this expense is waay better than fixing roads, more cops or lower taxes for businesses.
I sure hope we begin a similar program to reduce our negative perceptions about those who vote for and create these programs, politicians.
President Obama Deeply Connected To Organizers Of Recent Angry Street Mob Actions
President Obama Deeply Connected To Organizers Of Recent Angry Street Mob Actions - Big Government
"President Barack Obama and his administration, is shamefully deeply connected to the people and organizations that recently organized street mob protests, terrifying a teenage child in his own home, and storming bank buildings (violating how many Federal laws?) in a show of uncivil disobedience (intimidation)."
"President Barack Obama and his administration, is shamefully deeply connected to the people and organizations that recently organized street mob protests, terrifying a teenage child in his own home, and storming bank buildings (violating how many Federal laws?) in a show of uncivil disobedience (intimidation)."
Coral snake antivenin supply running out
Coral snake antivenin supply running out
"The bad news is that the one manufacturer that made the stuff is no longer making it. Come October, the last batch of coral snake antivenin hits its expiration date.
So little antivenin is used through the course of a year it isn't profitable for drug companies to invest millions of dollars in studies, tests and manufacturing."
"The bad news is that the one manufacturer that made the stuff is no longer making it. Come October, the last batch of coral snake antivenin hits its expiration date.
So little antivenin is used through the course of a year it isn't profitable for drug companies to invest millions of dollars in studies, tests and manufacturing."
Health Care Law
Health Care Law - Rasmussen Reports™
"A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 63% of U.S. voters now favor repeal of the plan passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Obama in March."
"A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 63% of U.S. voters now favor repeal of the plan passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Obama in March."
When a public pension is a trust fund
Mark Hemingway: When a public pension is a trust fund Washington Examiner
"And what about the other 3,704 retired New York public sector employees collecting six-figure pensions?
According to the Congressional Research Service, the mean income for private sector retirees is $31,757.
The CRS figure doesn't count the value of health care, which most retired public employees get for free or at minimal expense to them.
The CRS figure does include the average Social Security payout, which almost all public sector employees get on top of their generous pensions."
"And what about the other 3,704 retired New York public sector employees collecting six-figure pensions?
According to the Congressional Research Service, the mean income for private sector retirees is $31,757.
The CRS figure doesn't count the value of health care, which most retired public employees get for free or at minimal expense to them.
The CRS figure does include the average Social Security payout, which almost all public sector employees get on top of their generous pensions."
2007 Heritage Flight Promo
2007 Heritage Flight Promo www.asb.tv
"2007 is the tenth anniversary of the United States Air Force Heritage Flight.
Over 200 million people have watched the Heritage Flight, making it the most popular air show program in history.
AirShowBuzz made this video to acknowledge the good work of the Heritage Flight and the proud Air Force history it represents."
Wow!
The chills flow during this video.
"2007 is the tenth anniversary of the United States Air Force Heritage Flight.
Over 200 million people have watched the Heritage Flight, making it the most popular air show program in history.
AirShowBuzz made this video to acknowledge the good work of the Heritage Flight and the proud Air Force history it represents."
Wow!
The chills flow during this video.
One false move in Europe could set off global chain reaction
One false move in Europe could set off global chain reaction
"If one or more fail to make the expected progress on cutting budgets, restructuring economies or boosting growth, it could drain confidence in a broad and unsettling way.
Credit markets worldwide could lock up and throw the global economy back into recession."
"If one or more fail to make the expected progress on cutting budgets, restructuring economies or boosting growth, it could drain confidence in a broad and unsettling way.
Credit markets worldwide could lock up and throw the global economy back into recession."
GOVERNMENT ASSISTED THUGGERY
GOVERNMENT ASSISTED THUGGERY?
D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home.
“Meanwhile, a teenage boy is home alone, frightened by what’s happening outside his front door.”
When tea-partiers show up on politicians’ doorsteps — and they will — I don’t want to hear any talk of “fascist tactics.”
We’re already seeing that, and the press and pundit class, for the most part, doesn’t care.
Just remember, every act sets a precedent.
Related: “They are the feral vanguard of a collapsing system, using violence and intimidation to make it clear those not favorably connected to the political power structure will be sacrificed to preserve it, for as long as possible.”
This is an outrage and not a peep out of the liberal MSM.
D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home.
“Meanwhile, a teenage boy is home alone, frightened by what’s happening outside his front door.”
When tea-partiers show up on politicians’ doorsteps — and they will — I don’t want to hear any talk of “fascist tactics.”
We’re already seeing that, and the press and pundit class, for the most part, doesn’t care.
Just remember, every act sets a precedent.
Related: “They are the feral vanguard of a collapsing system, using violence and intimidation to make it clear those not favorably connected to the political power structure will be sacrificed to preserve it, for as long as possible.”
This is an outrage and not a peep out of the liberal MSM.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Jamaica declares emergency in capital after attacks
Jamaica declares emergency in capital after attacks Reuters
"Jamaica declared a state of emergency in two parishes of its capital Kingston on Sunday after shooting and firebomb attacks on police stations by suspected supporters of an alleged drug lord who faces extradition to the United States."
Check your cruise reservations!
"Jamaica declared a state of emergency in two parishes of its capital Kingston on Sunday after shooting and firebomb attacks on police stations by suspected supporters of an alleged drug lord who faces extradition to the United States."
Check your cruise reservations!
Why losers have delusions of grandeur
"Charles Darwin observed that “ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”"
Republican Djou wins U.S. House seat - Hawaii News
Djou wins U.S. House seat - Hawaii News
"The celebration at Hawaii Republican Party headquarters was barely 15 minutes old as Charles Djou, the GOP's newest darling, had already moved past the historic victory and turned his sights toward the general election in November."
"The celebration at Hawaii Republican Party headquarters was barely 15 minutes old as Charles Djou, the GOP's newest darling, had already moved past the historic victory and turned his sights toward the general election in November."
Multiculturalism Trumps Feminism - Mark Steyn
Multiculturalism Trumps Feminism - Mark Steyn
I wrote last week about the American Academy of Pediatrics' support for Female Genital Mutilation-lite - a 'ritual nick'.
In return, I received a remarkable number of letters asserting I'd invented the whole thing.
Not so.
You can find chapter and verse and here.
One reason why readers think we rightwing madmen are just making this stuff up is because of the shameful silence (and worse) of western feminists, who implicitly accept a two-tier sisterhood, in which some women get to lead the lives they choose while others, in the interests of 'cultural sensitivity', get a literally rawer deal that begins with FGM and, if they're really unlucky, ends with 'honor killing'.
So I'm happy to salute the great Tina Brown, a fully paid-up Clinto-Blairite but not one prepared to descend into barbarism.
Over at her Daily Beast, Miss Brown has published a tough and unsparing column by Ayaan Hirsi Ali on what the AAP's 'nick' really means - and where it leads.
I have one tiny quibble with the e-mail alert Tina sent out:
Do read the extraordinary piece by Ayaan Hirsi Ali this morning on The Daily Beast on the outrageous proposal from the American Academy of Pediatrics to 'nick' little girls, a slippery slope to tolerating genital cutting in the U.S.—Tina Brown
'Genital cutting' is itself a euphemism.
In its 1998 policy position, the AAP used the phrase 'female genital mutilation'.
A decade on, they prefer to call it 'female genital cutting' - 'mutilation' being regarded by cultural accommodationists as too judgmental.
At the rate this slippery slope is greased, you can guess where we'll be in another decade.
05/23 09:23 AMShare"
The depravity of the liberal left is stunning!
I wrote last week about the American Academy of Pediatrics' support for Female Genital Mutilation-lite - a 'ritual nick'.
In return, I received a remarkable number of letters asserting I'd invented the whole thing.
Not so.
You can find chapter and verse and here.
One reason why readers think we rightwing madmen are just making this stuff up is because of the shameful silence (and worse) of western feminists, who implicitly accept a two-tier sisterhood, in which some women get to lead the lives they choose while others, in the interests of 'cultural sensitivity', get a literally rawer deal that begins with FGM and, if they're really unlucky, ends with 'honor killing'.
So I'm happy to salute the great Tina Brown, a fully paid-up Clinto-Blairite but not one prepared to descend into barbarism.
Over at her Daily Beast, Miss Brown has published a tough and unsparing column by Ayaan Hirsi Ali on what the AAP's 'nick' really means - and where it leads.
I have one tiny quibble with the e-mail alert Tina sent out:
Do read the extraordinary piece by Ayaan Hirsi Ali this morning on The Daily Beast on the outrageous proposal from the American Academy of Pediatrics to 'nick' little girls, a slippery slope to tolerating genital cutting in the U.S.—Tina Brown
'Genital cutting' is itself a euphemism.
In its 1998 policy position, the AAP used the phrase 'female genital mutilation'.
A decade on, they prefer to call it 'female genital cutting' - 'mutilation' being regarded by cultural accommodationists as too judgmental.
At the rate this slippery slope is greased, you can guess where we'll be in another decade.
05/23 09:23 AMShare"
The depravity of the liberal left is stunning!
Plans for a 13-storey mosque at Ground Zero provoke anti-Muslim backlash
"Plans to build a 13-storey mosque and Islamic centre two city blocks from Ground Zero in New York are provoking an anti-Muslim backlash in America."
How do you say "in your face" in Islam?
Build a giant mosque at Ground Zero!
"Exclusive Followup: Identity & Union-Democrat Ties of Fake Tea Party Petition 'Organizer' Revealed"
OutsideLansing.com OutsideLansing.com is a production of Chetly Zarko and Zarko Research & Consulting.
"Exclusive Followup: Identity & Union-Democrat Ties of Fake Tea Party Petition 'Organizer' Revealed"
GREAT blog-research to find the demo-union scum behind the voting scam to disenfranchise Michigan voters!
Too bad the Michigan MSM is asleep again.....
"Exclusive Followup: Identity & Union-Democrat Ties of Fake Tea Party Petition 'Organizer' Revealed"
GREAT blog-research to find the demo-union scum behind the voting scam to disenfranchise Michigan voters!
Too bad the Michigan MSM is asleep again.....
Steele: 'Is Joe Sestak lying right now?' on White House job offer
Steele: 'Is Joe Sestak lying right now?' on White House job offer - POLITICO Live
"DNC Chair Tim Kaine, appearing along with Steele, was asked by host Chris Wallace: 'Should the white house answer the question openly and honestly instead of stonewalling?'
Kaine replied, 'I don't know stonewalling, I'm not sure what obligation they have.
If the question gets asked, it's something they should deal with.'"
Craven coward!
"DNC Chair Tim Kaine, appearing along with Steele, was asked by host Chris Wallace: 'Should the white house answer the question openly and honestly instead of stonewalling?'
Kaine replied, 'I don't know stonewalling, I'm not sure what obligation they have.
If the question gets asked, it's something they should deal with.'"
Craven coward!
Palin accuses Obama of being in bed with big oil
"The former vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor, who champions off-shore drilling, criticized the media for not drawing the link between Obama and big oil and said if this spill had happened under former Republican president George W. Bush the scrutiny would have been far tougher.
'I don't know why the question isn't asked by the mainstream media and by others if there's any connection with the contributions made to president Obama and his administration and the support by the oil companies to the administration,' she told Fox News Sunday."
Drawing lines: Counties, cities, townships villages, school districts. Is it time to take some places off the map?
Drawing lines: Counties, cities, townships villages, school districts. Is it time to take some places off the map?
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell made local government consolidation the keynote of his State of the City speech at the beginning of the year.
"The greatest gift we could leave for our grandchildren would be a consolidated government," Heartwell said.
Interesting comment.
I guess outing the public employees union member's ever increasing wages and benefits sorta slipped his mind.
So, our grandchildren will be best gifted by more union and politician control over fewer groups of us pathetic citizens?
Hitler, Mao, Hugo, et al would be proud.
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell made local government consolidation the keynote of his State of the City speech at the beginning of the year.
"The greatest gift we could leave for our grandchildren would be a consolidated government," Heartwell said.
Interesting comment.
I guess outing the public employees union member's ever increasing wages and benefits sorta slipped his mind.
So, our grandchildren will be best gifted by more union and politician control over fewer groups of us pathetic citizens?
Hitler, Mao, Hugo, et al would be proud.
Stealth Unionization Plot Survives Another Attempt to Kill It
Stealth Unionization Plot Survives Another Attempt to Kill It [Mackinac Center]
"Another attempt to stop the funding of the government agency tied with stealth unionization of home day care workers was defeated this week.
This time, an amendment to House Bill 5838 would have spelled out that the Michigan Home Based Child Card Council would have its funding yanked.
It was defeated by a 62-44 vote."
"Another attempt to stop the funding of the government agency tied with stealth unionization of home day care workers was defeated this week.
This time, an amendment to House Bill 5838 would have spelled out that the Michigan Home Based Child Card Council would have its funding yanked.
It was defeated by a 62-44 vote."Local democrats Bennett and senate candidate MaryValentine voted with the union thugs.
Every democrat, save one, voted to keep this outrage.
Every GOPer voted to end it.
Remember in November!
Whittaker Chambers: The New Deal as Revolution
»Whittaker Chambers: The New Deal as Revolution - Big Government
"When Chambers finally realized the administration was apathetic to the traitors in its midst, he had to reassess what he knew of FDR and his policies.
In his classic autobiography, Witness, he describes how this rebuff affected him:"
"When Chambers finally realized the administration was apathetic to the traitors in its midst, he had to reassess what he knew of FDR and his policies.
In his classic autobiography, Witness, he describes how this rebuff affected him:"
Obama Has Enraged the "Citizen Class"
Austin Hill : Obama Has Enraged the "Citizen Class"
"While an overwhelming majority of the citizen class supports Arizona’s effort to uphold the significance of citizenship and sovereignty, President Barack Hussein Obama has sided with the United Nations, Venezuelan Dictator Hugo Chavez, China, and the President of Mexico in opposing the state of Arizona.
One would hope that the President of the United States – any President of the United States – would seek to protect all fifty of the states that he governs from international criticism, even if he didn’t happen to like the behavior of one of his states.
But our current President stands united with some of the most thuggish regimes in the world, in opposing his fellow Americans of Arizona."
"While an overwhelming majority of the citizen class supports Arizona’s effort to uphold the significance of citizenship and sovereignty, President Barack Hussein Obama has sided with the United Nations, Venezuelan Dictator Hugo Chavez, China, and the President of Mexico in opposing the state of Arizona.
One would hope that the President of the United States – any President of the United States – would seek to protect all fifty of the states that he governs from international criticism, even if he didn’t happen to like the behavior of one of his states.
But our current President stands united with some of the most thuggish regimes in the world, in opposing his fellow Americans of Arizona."
Investigators: Edmonds rape suspect deported nine times
Investigators: Edmonds rape suspect deported nine times KING5.com Seattle Area Local News
"Madrigal's arrest and immigration record includes a staggering number of contacts with law enforcement since 1989.
That's the year he was convicted of theft using a firearm in California.
He was deported a couple of times after that.
Then in 1999, he was arrested for drug sales in both San Diego and San Francisco.
Records show that he was deported three times that year between April and August.
He was arrested for drugs again in Stockton, Calif. in 2000.
In 2002, he pleaded to third degree sexual assault in Denver. Later that year, he was deported again.
And in 2003, records show he was deported three more times."
And Obama's democrat henchmen are more outraged by the AZ law that the reality of America today.
"Madrigal's arrest and immigration record includes a staggering number of contacts with law enforcement since 1989.
That's the year he was convicted of theft using a firearm in California.
He was deported a couple of times after that.
Then in 1999, he was arrested for drug sales in both San Diego and San Francisco.
Records show that he was deported three times that year between April and August.
He was arrested for drugs again in Stockton, Calif. in 2000.
In 2002, he pleaded to third degree sexual assault in Denver. Later that year, he was deported again.
And in 2003, records show he was deported three more times."
And Obama's democrat henchmen are more outraged by the AZ law that the reality of America today.
Stealth IRS campaign mandates millions of new 1099 tax forms
Stealth IRS campaign mandates millions of new 1099 tax forms
"But SMC's survey found that extending 1099s just to services purchased from corporations would push that number to at least 200 filings per year for a typical small business -- adding an estimated $6,000 to the cost of preparing the average tax return.
And that's without even accounting for the requirement that 1099s be filed for purchases of goods"
"But SMC's survey found that extending 1099s just to services purchased from corporations would push that number to at least 200 filings per year for a typical small business -- adding an estimated $6,000 to the cost of preparing the average tax return.
And that's without even accounting for the requirement that 1099s be filed for purchases of goods"
Sell Everything, You Won't Recognize America By The End Of The Year
Dow Theorist Richard Russell: Sell Everything, You Won't Recognize America By The End Of The Year
"Do your friends a favor.
Tell them to 'batten down the hatches' because there's a HARD RAIN coming.
Tell them to get out of debt and sell anything they can sell (and don't need) in order to get liquid.
Tell them that Richard Russell says that by the end of this year they won't recognize the country."
"Do your friends a favor.
Tell them to 'batten down the hatches' because there's a HARD RAIN coming.
Tell them to get out of debt and sell anything they can sell (and don't need) in order to get liquid.
Tell them that Richard Russell says that by the end of this year they won't recognize the country."
Quotes of the day
Quotes of the day
"City government was developed to serve its citizens.
Today the citizenry is working in large part to serve the government.
It is always hard to shrink government spending.
It is particularly difficult when public-sector unions have such a unique lever of pressure.We have to escape this cycle or it will crush us."
"City government was developed to serve its citizens.
Today the citizenry is working in large part to serve the government.
It is always hard to shrink government spending.
It is particularly difficult when public-sector unions have such a unique lever of pressure.We have to escape this cycle or it will crush us."
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Prosecutors lay out case in garbage cart bid rigging scheme
Prosecutors lay out case in garbage cart bid rigging scheme - chicagotribune.com
"A day after Chicago's inspector general said a Daley administration program to boost minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracts is beset with fraud, federal prosecutors laid out for a judge how they think a politically connected firm rigged a $1.7 million contract."
"A day after Chicago's inspector general said a Daley administration program to boost minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracts is beset with fraud, federal prosecutors laid out for a judge how they think a politically connected firm rigged a $1.7 million contract."
Jet-Setting Dave Matthews Wants You To Walk To Work
Jet-Setting Dave Matthews Wants You To Walk To Work
"“What I try and do is try and, with the knowledge that I have, is offset my contribution to [carbon emissions].
I think people that don’t move around as much as me can take a bike when it’s a nice day.”
You MUST watch all of this. Finally the perfect answer to, “Celebutard says what…?”
CNS reporter Nicholas Ballasy asks a simple question and what follows are three-plus minutes of what would make for a howlingly funny SNL skit if only SNL had the courage to pop their heads out of the bubble and seek to “get it” once again.
It’s probably time to move beyond howling “hypocrite” when we’re presented with revealing moments like this.
Celebrity and elitist hypocrite are now tied together as automatically as Patrick Goldstein and Polanski-supporting blacklister or Robert Rodriguez and race-hustling demagogue.
The entertainment value, however, never grows tiresome."
"“What I try and do is try and, with the knowledge that I have, is offset my contribution to [carbon emissions].
I think people that don’t move around as much as me can take a bike when it’s a nice day.”
You MUST watch all of this. Finally the perfect answer to, “Celebutard says what…?”
CNS reporter Nicholas Ballasy asks a simple question and what follows are three-plus minutes of what would make for a howlingly funny SNL skit if only SNL had the courage to pop their heads out of the bubble and seek to “get it” once again.
It’s probably time to move beyond howling “hypocrite” when we’re presented with revealing moments like this.
Celebrity and elitist hypocrite are now tied together as automatically as Patrick Goldstein and Polanski-supporting blacklister or Robert Rodriguez and race-hustling demagogue.
The entertainment value, however, never grows tiresome."
America's new culture war: Free enterprise vs. government control
America's new culture war: Free enterprise vs. government control
"In one, America will continue to be an exceptional nation organized around the principles of free enterprise -- limited government, a reliance on entrepreneurship and rewards determined by market forces.
In the other, America will move toward European-style statism grounded in expanding bureaucracies, a managed economy and large-scale income redistribution.
These visions are not reconcilable."
"In one, America will continue to be an exceptional nation organized around the principles of free enterprise -- limited government, a reliance on entrepreneurship and rewards determined by market forces.
In the other, America will move toward European-style statism grounded in expanding bureaucracies, a managed economy and large-scale income redistribution.
These visions are not reconcilable."
D.C. to begin using more-expensive Trojan condoms in HIV prevention program
D.C. to begin using more-expensive Trojan condoms in HIV prevention program
"High school students and college-age adults have been complaining to District officials that the free condoms the city has been offering are not of good enough quality and are too small and that getting them from school nurses is 'just like asking grandma or auntie.'"
"High school students and college-age adults have been complaining to District officials that the free condoms the city has been offering are not of good enough quality and are too small and that getting them from school nurses is 'just like asking grandma or auntie.'"
Williams sisters back at Nos. 1-2 at French Open
"PARIS – Serena and Venus Williams are the French Open's two top-seeded women"
Amazing!
Michigan Teacher Salary
"Michigan is fourth on our comfort scale because there are great lakes and good teacher salaries.
New teachers make an average starting salary of $35,557 and an average overall salary of $54,739.
If you enjoy natural beauty, snowy winters, and desire an affordable lifestyle, this northern state is a great place to become a teacher.
Teachers that have a Master's Degree live even better in Michigan - but you'll be comfortable with a standard teaching certificate if you don't mind a few less canoe and hunting trips or a cabin in the UP!"
No mention of hours worked or benefits and still $54,739 average pay.
But the unions tell us WE need to pay more.
Will we cut our income so the teacher's union members can have more of our money to spend?
» D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home
» D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home - Big Journalism
"The Maryland officers reported there were approximately 500 protesters on and near the front lawn of Baer’s house.
Montgomery County was not given a “heads-up” concerning the planned protest.
Although a protest permit is technically required in Montgomery County, in practice no citation is issued if the protestors disperse when requested to do so by the owner of the private property they occupy"
More video on this outrage.
"The Maryland officers reported there were approximately 500 protesters on and near the front lawn of Baer’s house.
Montgomery County was not given a “heads-up” concerning the planned protest.
Although a protest permit is technically required in Montgomery County, in practice no citation is issued if the protestors disperse when requested to do so by the owner of the private property they occupy"
More video on this outrage.
Sales tax may save schools from cuts
Sales tax may save schools from cuts-Lansing State Journal
"A rise in sales tax revenue means that Michigan school districts probably will escape budget cuts for the 2010-11 school year, state economists said Friday."
Here it comes!!!!!!!
The triple autopilot increases in teacher pay will only increase if we all pay more.
The teachers continue their early retirement, platinum benefits and $100/hr total compensation.
Yeah, we need to pay more.....
"A rise in sales tax revenue means that Michigan school districts probably will escape budget cuts for the 2010-11 school year, state economists said Friday."
Here it comes!!!!!!!
The triple autopilot increases in teacher pay will only increase if we all pay more.
The teachers continue their early retirement, platinum benefits and $100/hr total compensation.
Yeah, we need to pay more.....
Friday, May 21, 2010
The fruits of weakness
Charles Krauthammer - The fruits of weakness
"This is not just an America in decline.
This is an America in retreat -- accepting, ratifying and declaring its decline, and inviting rising powers to fill the vacuum."
Every day, in almost every way I see the signs of Germany in the 30s....amazingly without the nationalism.
The "we hate America" meme seems to resonate with a significant portion of "american" votrons in the same manner as "Germany hates the world" invigorated millions of Germans in the 1930s.
Their final solution may well be those the Obama regime "outs" as the country's "new Jews".
Once they have public anger focused on the requisite group, the purges will begin.
There is little question that the trial balloons have been tested with their willing enablers in the liberal MSM.
And the Wiemar-GOP is fighting the conservatives and the Tea Party members as much as they are fighting Obam-ism.
I will fight on but I worry.
When you are glad you have no children and are old......well, that's the sign of a government that promises a failed future that we have seen so many times in the past.
November 2, 2010 may well be the most important date for our country since 12-25-1776.
"This is not just an America in decline.
This is an America in retreat -- accepting, ratifying and declaring its decline, and inviting rising powers to fill the vacuum."
Every day, in almost every way I see the signs of Germany in the 30s....amazingly without the nationalism.
The "we hate America" meme seems to resonate with a significant portion of "american" votrons in the same manner as "Germany hates the world" invigorated millions of Germans in the 1930s.
Their final solution may well be those the Obama regime "outs" as the country's "new Jews".
Once they have public anger focused on the requisite group, the purges will begin.
There is little question that the trial balloons have been tested with their willing enablers in the liberal MSM.
And the Wiemar-GOP is fighting the conservatives and the Tea Party members as much as they are fighting Obam-ism.
I will fight on but I worry.
When you are glad you have no children and are old......well, that's the sign of a government that promises a failed future that we have seen so many times in the past.
Are You Ready For Global Cooling?
Are You Ready For Global Cooling? - IBD - Investors.com
"We see a bit of irony in an early February report that 11, 115-foot-tall wind turbines installed to provide power to 11 Minnesota towns were not functioning because they couldn't handle the record cold temperatures of a harsh winter."
"We see a bit of irony in an early February report that 11, 115-foot-tall wind turbines installed to provide power to 11 Minnesota towns were not functioning because they couldn't handle the record cold temperatures of a harsh winter."
Payback Time - Padded Pensions Add to New York’s Fiscal Woes
Payback Time - Padded Pensions Add to New York’s Fiscal Woes - NYTimes.com
"In Yonkers, more than 100 retired police officers and firefighters are collecting pensions greater than their pay when they were working.
One of the youngest, Hugo Tassone, retired at 44 with a base pay of about $74,000 a year.
His pension is now $101,333 a year."
"In Yonkers, more than 100 retired police officers and firefighters are collecting pensions greater than their pay when they were working.
One of the youngest, Hugo Tassone, retired at 44 with a base pay of about $74,000 a year.
His pension is now $101,333 a year."
32 States Have Borrowed from the Federal Government to Make Unemployment Payments; California Has Borrowed $7 Billion
EconomicPolicyJournal.com: 32 States Have Borrowed from the Federal Government to Make Unemployment Payments; California Has Borrowed $7 Billion
"The state of California has borrowed $6.9 billion.
Michigan has borrowed $3.9 billion,
Illinois $2.2 billion.
Below is the full list of the 32 states (and the Virgin Islands) that have borrowed from the Fed to make unemployment payments, and the amounts that remain borrowed as of May 20 . (Numbers in red are billions)"
"The state of California has borrowed $6.9 billion.
Michigan has borrowed $3.9 billion,
Illinois $2.2 billion.
Below is the full list of the 32 states (and the Virgin Islands) that have borrowed from the Fed to make unemployment payments, and the amounts that remain borrowed as of May 20 . (Numbers in red are billions)"
Graduation Lunacy
Graduation Lunacy - IBD - Investors.com
Some day, a Voltaire will emerge to satirize the Panglossian roster of speakers peppering U.S. university graduations in the era of the Tea Parties and multitrillion-dollar government debt, which ironically will end up dumped on the young people graduating from our schools of higher learning.
This year's speakers are big on extolling current orthodoxies instead of questioning them.
Inadvertently they reveal a lot about the state of universities, most of which are knee-deep in state funding, hostile to controlling costs and hothouses of political correctness."
Some day, a Voltaire will emerge to satirize the Panglossian roster of speakers peppering U.S. university graduations in the era of the Tea Parties and multitrillion-dollar government debt, which ironically will end up dumped on the young people graduating from our schools of higher learning.
This year's speakers are big on extolling current orthodoxies instead of questioning them.
Inadvertently they reveal a lot about the state of universities, most of which are knee-deep in state funding, hostile to controlling costs and hothouses of political correctness."
Whatever Germany does, the euro as we know it is dead
Whatever Germany does, the euro as we know it is dead - Telegraph
"This is why the euro, in its current form, is finished.
The game is up for a monetary union that was meant to bolt together work-and-save citizens in northern Europe with the party animals of Club Med.
No amount of pit props from Berlin can save the euro Mk I from collapsing under the weight of its structural dysfunctionality.
You cannot run indefinitely a single currency with one interest rate for 16 economies, when there are such huge fiscal disparities"
"This is why the euro, in its current form, is finished.
The game is up for a monetary union that was meant to bolt together work-and-save citizens in northern Europe with the party animals of Club Med.
No amount of pit props from Berlin can save the euro Mk I from collapsing under the weight of its structural dysfunctionality.
You cannot run indefinitely a single currency with one interest rate for 16 economies, when there are such huge fiscal disparities"
U.N. Internet Tax Dead - For Now
FOXNews.com - U.N. Internet Tax Dead - For Now
"“This is a ‘Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200’ resolution,” said a U.S. participant at the Assembly.
“My guess is that it will take one or two years or possibly longer.”"
"“This is a ‘Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200’ resolution,” said a U.S. participant at the Assembly.
“My guess is that it will take one or two years or possibly longer.”"
Obama's Thugocracy
FOXNews.com - Obama's Thugocracy
"From the G.M. bondholders, to the Black Panthers at polling stations, to ACORN to the mobs showing up at the homes of private citizens, Obama is running a Hugo Chavez-style thugocracy."
"From the G.M. bondholders, to the Black Panthers at polling stations, to ACORN to the mobs showing up at the homes of private citizens, Obama is running a Hugo Chavez-style thugocracy."
Mayor addresses Muskegon Hts. PD case
Mayor addresses Muskegon Hts. PD case WOOD TV8
"'We just want people to know that we did call state police here for the investigation,' Mayor Darrell Paige said.
'We initiated it.
They've been down there now for about three weeks, maybe.
We don't know how long it's going to take and we're cooperating with them -- totally trying to get this done.'
Michigan State Police said Monday it will be a couple months before the prosecutor ever sees reports from the department's investigation into the Muskegon Heights Police Department."
"'We just want people to know that we did call state police here for the investigation,' Mayor Darrell Paige said.
'We initiated it.
They've been down there now for about three weeks, maybe.
We don't know how long it's going to take and we're cooperating with them -- totally trying to get this done.'
Michigan State Police said Monday it will be a couple months before the prosecutor ever sees reports from the department's investigation into the Muskegon Heights Police Department."
Myths about school employee 'concessions.'
"The data, however, fail to show any significant reduction in public school labor costs."
Hoekstra Is Only Above-Average GOP U.S. Rep. on 'Pro-Growth' Congressional Scorecard
Hoekstra Is Only Above-Average GOP U.S. Rep. on 'Pro-Growth' Congressional Scorecard [Mackinac Center]
"U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, scored 85 percent.
His score is the best from Michigan and the only one to exceed the Republican national average."
"U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, scored 85 percent.
His score is the best from Michigan and the only one to exceed the Republican national average."
Hangar42 Studios' Incentives Raise Questions [Mackinac Center]
Hangar42 Studios' Incentives Raise Questions [Mackinac Center]
"Increased scrutiny of such deals is especially appropriate in light of the recent approval of a $9.1 million Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit/subsidy deal involving Richard A. Short, a convicted embezzler who was on parole.
Short is facing parole violations and other embezzlement charges."
"Increased scrutiny of such deals is especially appropriate in light of the recent approval of a $9.1 million Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit/subsidy deal involving Richard A. Short, a convicted embezzler who was on parole.
Short is facing parole violations and other embezzlement charges."
Firefighters Lose. How Much Do They Make, Anyway?
"Pam Keller was the only city council member who did not have the guts to impose a %5 pay reduction on members of the Fullerton firefighter’s union after negotiations failed on Tuesday.
The union refused to accept a deal similar to those offered to all other Fullerton employees."
D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home
D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive’s Home - Big Journalism
"The primary role of the Washington cops in this event was to protect the protesters.
The D.C. officers had no authority to act to disperse the protesters even had the homeowner been present and asked them to vacate the private property.
The event ended as a “dash one”– no arrests, no citations –"
"The primary role of the Washington cops in this event was to protect the protesters.
The D.C. officers had no authority to act to disperse the protesters even had the homeowner been present and asked them to vacate the private property.
The event ended as a “dash one”– no arrests, no citations –"
Sikorsky X2 Helicopter Progressing Toward Record Speed
"Next week Sikorsky plans to finish the third phase of flight testing for its new X2 helicopter with a flight of 180 knots (207 miles per hour).
The X2 team has been slowly expanding the performance envelope of the technology demonstrator and says they expect to reach their goal speed of 250 knots (288 miles per hour) some time in the late summer or early fall.
The X2 uses a coaxial main rotor system, eliminating the need for the tail rotor that typically counters the torque of a single main rotor.
In place of a tail rotor, the X2 has a propeller at the back of the aircraft that generates thrust similar in a similar manner as a fixed-wing aircraft."
Why state pension funds could need a $1 trillion bailout
"Ready for another government bailout?
Taxpayers could be on the hook within the decade if current state pension system isn't reformed."
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Stocks to Drop 20% More; Cash the Safest Place: Roubini
Stocks to Drop 20% More; Cash the Safest Place: Roubini - CNBC
"Prices in both stocks and commodities are likely to take a hit, and investors may only be safe in cash and other safe havens."
"Prices in both stocks and commodities are likely to take a hit, and investors may only be safe in cash and other safe havens."
Global Cooling Is Coming -- and Beware the Big Chill, Scientist Warns
Global Cooling Is Coming -- and Beware the Big Chill, Scientist Warns
Contrary to the commonly held scientific conclusion that the Earth is getting warmer, a scientist who has written more than 150 peer-reviewed papers has unveiled evidence for his prediction that global cooling is coming soon.
Contrary to the commonly held scientific conclusion that the Earth is getting warmer, a scientist who has written more than 150 peer-reviewed papers has unveiled evidence for his prediction that global cooling is coming soon.
McCain-Kennedy Immigration Reform Bill vs. Mexico's Immigration Law
McCain-Kennedy Immigration Reform Bill vs. Mexico's Immigration Law - HUMAN EVENTS
"Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the immigration issue.
Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico."
"Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the immigration issue.
Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Hamilton teacher who fondled himself in classroom pleads guilty, wants to 'move on with life'
Hamilton teacher who fondled himself in classroom pleads guilty, wants to 'move on with life'
"A Hamilton Middle School music teacher must resign from his job after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges that he fondled himself in a classroom office."
well....duh......MoveOn...with his life.........org?
"A Hamilton Middle School music teacher must resign from his job after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges that he fondled himself in a classroom office."
well....duh......MoveOn...with his life.........org?
Phony Marine at Phony Vietnam Blumenthal's Presser
American Thinker Blog: Phony Marine at Phony Vietnam Blumenthal's Presser
"Clarice Feldman
Doug Ross spots a ringer.
One of the merry band of brother 'Marines' at the presser of Connecticut Democrat Senatorial candidate Blumenthal evidently is a phony soldier.
This is William Joseph Trumpower (AKA Eliot Storm), a man listed on POW Network's Phony Vets Database.
Trumpower, like Blumenthal, is a Connecticut resident and has made quite a name for himself hawking books on the Vietnam experience.
The 'POW Networks Phony' database lists Trumpower's bogus credentials as follows:
CLAIMING BRONZE STAR w/VALOR device... Claims 2nd Lt, Claims... Wears 3 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Starsw/V. The jacket in EARLIER pictures boasted 8 ribbons. This NEW pic has more and includes V device on Bronze Star and 2nd Lt bars....
It's entirely fitting if the staged Blumenthal apology was, as our anonymous contributor asserts, accompanied by another puffed-up bloviator."
"Clarice Feldman
Doug Ross spots a ringer.
One of the merry band of brother 'Marines' at the presser of Connecticut Democrat Senatorial candidate Blumenthal evidently is a phony soldier.
This is William Joseph Trumpower (AKA Eliot Storm), a man listed on POW Network's Phony Vets Database.
Trumpower, like Blumenthal, is a Connecticut resident and has made quite a name for himself hawking books on the Vietnam experience.
The 'POW Networks Phony' database lists Trumpower's bogus credentials as follows:
CLAIMING BRONZE STAR w/VALOR device... Claims 2nd Lt, Claims... Wears 3 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Starsw/V. The jacket in EARLIER pictures boasted 8 ribbons. This NEW pic has more and includes V device on Bronze Star and 2nd Lt bars....
It's entirely fitting if the staged Blumenthal apology was, as our anonymous contributor asserts, accompanied by another puffed-up bloviator."
Editorial: County board needs to clarify rules
Editorial: County board needs to clarify rules
"Our form of government works best when the people participate.
Elected officials need to get comfortable with this new interest from the public and accommodate it.
They need to look at the public as partners, not opponents."
Wow!
A breath of fresh air from The Chronicle.
It is about time our county leaders realized that they work for the citizens and taxpayers of the county and not the other way around.
Other cities and counties post union contracts on the web.
Provide voice and video of meetings for free or on the web.
Easily accommodate interested citizens who ask questions about how their local government is spending their money.
This may be a first step towards the disinfecting light of sunshine for our county commission.
It must not be the last.
Kudos to The Chronicle to stand tall with our citizens.
"Our form of government works best when the people participate.
Elected officials need to get comfortable with this new interest from the public and accommodate it.
They need to look at the public as partners, not opponents."
Wow!
A breath of fresh air from The Chronicle.
It is about time our county leaders realized that they work for the citizens and taxpayers of the county and not the other way around.
Other cities and counties post union contracts on the web.
Provide voice and video of meetings for free or on the web.
Easily accommodate interested citizens who ask questions about how their local government is spending their money.
This may be a first step towards the disinfecting light of sunshine for our county commission.
It must not be the last.
Kudos to The Chronicle to stand tall with our citizens.
Dick Blumenthal saw Vietnam combat - on TV
Dick Blumenthal saw Vietnam combat - on TV - BostonHerald.com
This Dick Blumenthal even looks a little like Eliot Spitzer.
And now it turns out, as somebody said yesterday, even Jane Fonda spent more time in Vietnam than he did.
This Dick Blumenthal even looks a little like Eliot Spitzer.
And now it turns out, as somebody said yesterday, even Jane Fonda spent more time in Vietnam than he did.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Senators load financial overhaul with irrelevancies
Senators load financial overhaul with irrelevancies
"Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., wants the government to finish building the 700-mile fence between the U.S. and Mexico.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., wants to end the health insurance industry's antitrust protection.
West Virginia's two senators want help with mine and oil rig safety.
They all want to add these things to the financial regulatory overhaul bill that's moving through the Senate, even though their ideas have little or nothing to do with oversight of financial markets."
"Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., wants the government to finish building the 700-mile fence between the U.S. and Mexico.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., wants to end the health insurance industry's antitrust protection.
West Virginia's two senators want help with mine and oil rig safety.
They all want to add these things to the financial regulatory overhaul bill that's moving through the Senate, even though their ideas have little or nothing to do with oversight of financial markets."
Graph of the Day for May 18, 2010
American Thinker Blog: Graph of the Day for May 18, 2010
CEOs' Rankings of States for Business in 2010"
CEOs' Rankings of States for Business in 2010"
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