Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dead at 83

Say it ain't so, Bozo!
"Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83."

Why We Went to War in Iraq - WSJ.com

Why We Went to War in Iraq - WSJ.com: "A lot of poor commentary has framed the Iraq war as a conflict of 'choice' rather than of 'necessity.' In fact, President George W. Bush chose to remove Saddam Hussein from power because he concluded that doing so was necessary."

Granholm takes freedom (choice?) and calls it a gift.

Granholm outlines ways to save money
"'There's no doubt that Michigan's fortunes are tied directly to the cost of gasoline,' she said. 'People are hurting. ... That's why giving them tools to save money is very important.'"

Shouldn't this read:
"Granholm takes freedom, call it a gift of "tools to save money".

Only a democrat could get away with this lie.

Only a liberal media would report it as if it were a wise decision.

I guess "choice" means never having to say "I'll make up my own mind".

Democrats want 55 MPH speed limit!!!!!!!

Democrats want to enforce 55 mph limit!!!!!
"State Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi said Wednesday in a statement that he has introduced a resolution urging Congress to reduce the national speed limit to 55 miles per hour. The lower limit would save Americans money by reducing gasoline usage while saving lives and lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil, the Farmington Hills Democrat said."

Granholm outlines ways to save money

Granholm outlines ways to save money
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm is riding her bike to work a couple of times a week, an example of a way she says Michigan consumers can save money."

Interesting..... we drive bikes to work and they continue to spend like drunken.... politicians.... and we still vote for these crooks?

Iraqi success vs US Congress

15 of 18 met!
"Which Has Met More US Congressional Goals: Iraq or the US Congress?-- In the most recent report on political goals for Iraq, it appears that 15 of 18 benchmarks set by the US Congress have been met:"

Get Drunk And Vote 4 McCain

Get Drunk And Vote 4 McCain

That might just be the answer!

GM death spiral?

The Volokh Conspiracy - -: "GM's market value is now roughly equivalent to that of tax-preparation provider H&R Block or toy maker Mattel."

A not-so-glorious Fourth

A not-so-glorious Fourth
"Tuck the soaring speeches in a drawer for another time.
This year, America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday. This Fourth of July should be a day of quiet and atonement.
For we have sinned"

Classic lib/progressive "hate-America" drivel.
And his newspaper decided it worthy of publishing.
Sick!

State settles $3.25 million lawsuit over Timothy Souders death in prison

State settles $3.25 million lawsuit over Timothy Souders death in prison
"A $3.25 million lawsuit settlement in no way makes up for the death of her son in a Michigan prison, Theresa Vaughn said, nor will it stop her campaign to improve prison conditions.
Timothy Souders, 21, died of dehydration and heat exhaustion after nearly four days shackled to a cement slab in a Jackson prison during an August 2006 heat wave,"

I wonder if anyone was fired or disciplined over this outrage.
I suspect not.

Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide

Starbucks closing 600 stores nationwide
"Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 stores in the United States in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had planned to open."

Holy moley!

Maybe there IS a relationship between how much you charge for something and how much of it you sell?

Higher minimum wage...... fewer jobs...... who'd of thunk?

Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers

Slain Realtor beloved by friends, co-workers
"Troy Dennis VanderStelt was an 'all-around good guy' who was dedicated to his family, physical fitness and a career in real estate, according to friends and co-workers."

Maybe the liberal media will think twice before they demonize another industry like they have demonized mortgage and real estate companies.

Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals

Rising tuition threatens Michigan education goals

Maybe SOMEONE ought to see where all the taxpayers money is going?

Maybe to the teachers and administrators in the form of massive pay increases and ballooning benefit and retirement packages?

Ah, the question we dare not ask.

Just soak the idiot taxpayer. It's been working for years, why change it now.......

Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings

Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
"In the end, the Muskegon school board decided to save jobs rather than save money.....
The proposed $64.6 million general fund budget includes a $557,000 draw on the district's savings account, known as the fund balance."

"The area is so depressed, we need to try to save those jobs," said board Treasurer Billie Bruce. "Those are people who live in the city, pay taxes and have children in the district."

Armstrong had made a commitment to the board to reduce the district's reliance on savings to balance the district's budget. But he said he had real misgivings about the cuts to staff that would have to be made to do that.

......."It's a small amount we have to pay to do something better for the lives of the children and the community," said the Rev. Charles Poole, president of the school board. "It's all about bettering the community.".....

The district will hire 13 people this summer to recruit students to the district. In addition, a new full-time para-pro will work on retention of students at the high school and the district's M-TEC alternative education program.

Since when is it the "job" of school board members to take taxpayer money to employ people simply because the community has high unemployment?

These fools need to be replaced!

Defeat all incumbents!

The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver

The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver
"on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include 'at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white.' (Garnishes don't count.)"

These demo-kooks are nuts!

Obama's Social Security Fine Prin

Obama's Social Security Fine Print
"Would it help Social Security's financing problems?
Mr. Obama has no idea. One of his senior economic advisers admitted to me that no one on the campaign has run any detailed models or performed any rigorous analysis. When one proposes an enormous tax increase, shouldn't there at least be a spreadsheet somewhere?
But the most alarming thing about Mr. Obama's proposal is that the $250,000 threshold, above which the payroll tax would be applied, refers to household income, not individual income. So it's quite deceptive when he claims that the $250,000 threshold will 'ensure that lifting the payroll tax cap does not ensnare any middle class Americans.'"

B Hussein's scheme will put the top tax bracket at over 60% and could easily affect as many as 20% of taxpayers!!!!!

And remember. The ObamaFeds are taking the moolah from folks who earned the money and then the Husseiniacs will give it to their friends in big government!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States

It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs

It's off to the races at Pork Chop Downs
"But the Show-Me Swine Races at Pork Chop Downs go on as they must, daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. These pigs are pros.
Five competitors race in three heats and audience members are chosen to be the main rooter for each pig in each race."

These piggies are really worth your time. The entire show is hilarious!

Gay marriage and Obama

He's for it AND against it!
"Today we learned that Barack Obama opposes the proposed amendment to the California constitution defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. In a letter to a gay civil rights group in San Francisco, Obama said he rejects 'the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution' and similar efforts in other states.
At the same time, Obama has repeatedly said that while he supports civil unions for gay couples he believes marriage is between a man and a woman."

No problem dude..... if you want it, B Hussein will promise it!

Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday

Michigan's minimum wage rises to $7.40 Tuesday
"Starting Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers who make at or just above the minimum wage are getting a raise.

Jeepers!
Student and young people face the worst job market in a decade.

But our "leaders" just voted to raise the cost of employing those students and young folks ....... could there be ANY connection?

Naa. It's Bush's fault. Cheney and Engler's too.....

click these links for more on the "AMAZING" connection between cost and demand.

http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2007/01/demo-stink.html

http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/what-were-they-thinking.html

http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/less-destructive-path.html

http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2006/03/higher-minimum-wage-is-job-killer-for.html

The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog

The 11 Best Foods You Arent Eating - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog: "Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” to update his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don’t always find their way into our shopping carts. Here’s his advice."

Ummm... beets!

United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president

United Auto Workers union endorses Obama for president
"The United Auto Workers international executive board has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president."

Hmmmm.... the same group who bankrupted the American auto industry now endorses B Hussein who's "new" ideas for "change" will bankrupt the USA.
Sounds logical to moi....

Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit

Obama says he will offer $4,000 tuition tax credit
"Obama said he would give students a $4,000 tax credit to help pay tuition and fees in exchange for 100 hours of community service. The campaign said the program would cost $10 billion a year"

Let's see....$4000 divided by 100 hours... um that equals $40 bucks an HOUR!!!!?

B Hussein promises to give "students" $4o bucks an hour to do... what..... community service????

Do nothing "make-work" at $4/hr....... plus all those nifty democrat government workers to supervise the little darling students......

This only sounds "new" to someone who's never heard of the USSR...

Murdered at work! Troy VanderStelt Nexes Realty Michigan Real Estate Agent

Killed this morning at the Nexus office on Broadway by a disgruntled customer.

RIP

Troy VanderStelt Nexes Realty Michigan Real Estate Agent

"Troy VanderStelt
As a member of the successful, highly trained team of agents at Nexes Realty, I am here to help you fulfill the American Dream of owning your own home. Whether buying or selling, I will provide outstanding services with honesty and integrity. As a life-long resident of the area, graduate of Muskegon Community College and Michigan State University, I look forward to helping you in all your real estate needs."

YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"

YouTube - Harry Reid Says "Coal Makes Us Sick"

Yeah but....... coal and oil also provide us with jobs and food.

Coal and oil are the energy bridge that we humans need until new technology is discovered.

Windmill farms and solar panels covering our real farms will provide nothing except more government subsidies to the makers of windmills and solar panels.

Oh yeah, they'll also makes us unemployed and hungry.

Ospreys at work!

Click to see the slideshow!

Phenomenal photos of ospreys at "work".

Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards

Nev. Brothel: Get Your Fill And Free Fuel, State's Sex Industry Stifled By Rising Gasoline Costs; Brothel Offers Truckers Gas Cards
"Geoffrey Arnold, president of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said truckers account for up to 75 percent of business at the state's rural brothels along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 95."

Ah, those knights of the highway.......

DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER

DUMBEST UNION MOVE EVER
"Volunteer firefighters who built sandbag barricades to protect Baraboo from record flooding earlier this month wrongfully did the work of city workers, a union representative argues in a complaint.
A grievance filed with the city says Department of Public Works employees are qualified to perform the work done by volunteer firefighters and should've been called on first.
Union workers are demanding pay for overtime they lost out on as a result of volunteers from the Baraboo Fire Department filling sandbags June 7 through June 12"

Maybe the taxpayers might want to see who negotiated the union contract on behalf of the city of Baraboo?

Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?

Kim Komando’s Video of the Day » Blog Archive » Bus or monster truck?
"This Video of the Day features a bus crash. Don’t worry; no one gets hurt. But I can’t help laughing every time I see it. This driver turns her bus into a monster truck. She plows over a parking lot full of cars."

This IS funny!

No Sun Intended

No Sun Intended
"Washington has placed a moratorium on solar power projects on federal land. Is this the work of evil oil companies? No, it's the fault of environmentalists."

Let us make no mistake! The democrat party has been taken over by extremist enviro-nuts and will fight EVERY idea to provide energy for humans. EVERY IDEA!

How Bear Stearns Died

How Bear Died

"The 28-day line, in other words, was a 28-day line in name only: There's a good chance that Paulson and Geithner never signed off on its length, only on its size. And then decided that the last thing they needed was the risk of Bear Stearns bankruptcy hanging over the market's head for a month."

Interesting insight into the collapse of a once great financial firm.

Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides

Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides
"research shows that surprisingly often, gun owners use the weapons on themselves.
Suicides accounted for 55 percent of the nation's nearly 31,000 firearm deaths in 2005, the most recent year for which statistics are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

"surprisingly"?
That fact has been known for decades.

As a stand alone info-bit, it is worthless.
Just like most drivel spewed from the liberal MSM.

NRA-ILA :: Legislation

NRA-ILA :: Legislation

Take just one minute

Video of Take just one minute

Never forget the sacrifice of these brave heroes.

YouTube - Oregon firefighters fired for speaking english

YouTube - Oregon firefighters fired for speaking english

Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday

Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday
"Just two years ago, after a cut had taken effect, Congress froze payments retroactively at the previous year's levels. In 2002 doctors had to live with a 5.4 percent cut."

No problem!
Just "retroactively cut payments"!
Now, why can't they do the same with federal employee's pay, benefits and their own spending?

Now health and safety cut number of holes in chip shop salt shakers

Now health and safety cut number of holes in chip shop salt shakers
"Pot-holed roads, crumbling schools, litter-strewn streets – there’s no shortage of problem areas crying out for their attention.
But councils believe they have found a better use for their money: reducing the number of holes in chip shop salt shakers.

Research has suggested that slashing the holes from the traditional 17 to five could cut the amount people sprinkle on their food by more than half."

Beachwood Cancels All-Star Game to Raise Players Self Esteem

Beachwood Cancels All-Star Game to Raise Players Self Esteem
"The City of Beachwood has decided to break tradition and cancel a Little League All-Star game for children ages 9-12.

In March, Beachwood Mayor Merle Gordon sent a letter to parents of children involved in the Little League program stating the city was canceling the All-Star game based on information provided in an article written by the founder of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, Fred Engh.

The article suggested that All-Star games take away from sportsmanship and hurts the self esteem of players, especially younger players.
In the article Engh states, 'There's nothing like sticking a dagger into a youngster's self-esteem the first season he plays the sport by letting him know that he's not good enough or considered worthy to be part of this elite group of teammates. That's not the message we want to send to children who are already less active and more obese than any previous generation in history.'"

What "message" do you think those wusses want to sent to our children......

Gun ban ruling has Chicago thinking it's next

Gun ban ruling has Chicago thinking it's next
"Nine people were killed in 36 shootings during one weekend this spring. The next week, five people were found shot to death inside a South Side home.
Chicago Public Schools officials say 27 students have been killed by gunfire since September."

This is the result of Chicago's current gun and crime control laws.

San Francisco may name sewage treatment plant after Bush

San Francisco may name sewage treatment plant after Bush
"a group going by the regal-sounding name of the Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco is planning to ask voters here to change the name of a prize-winning water-treatment plant on the shoreline to the George W. Bush Sewage Plant."

Oh, how sophisticated!
Those SanFranciscan "treats" are so..... like really ........ well.... you ...know...... dude.....

My Way News - Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist

Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist
"'I'm under no illusions that this is the first step,' Bush said. 'This isn't the end of the process. This is the beginning of the process of action for action.'"

Huh?

YouTube - Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08

YouTube - Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08
"Barack Obama - Blithering Idiot - Bristol, VA 6/5/08"

This man is an idiot!

Norton Shores to seek 1.5-mill road tax

Norton Shores to seek 1.5-mill road tax
"Public Works Director Jerry Bartoszek said it would be difficult at this stage to create a street improvement list. Although the city has an inventory of the condition of local and major streets, the worst streets might not necessarily be targeted. Streets in bad shape may be too far gone for easy fixes. Other streets may not have deteriorated to the point where they cannot be repaired. He said the staff will issue recommendations after the millage vote"

They already have the street list.
Why won't they tell us what they're gonna do?
Not a good way to begin their quest for our money....

Great Muskegon "spending" site!

MuskegonTaxDollars!
"Muskegon County Commissioners want to raise our taxes again. They are crying poverty, to fund a special mileage. Did you know Muskegon County has had a General Fund Surplus ever year for the past seven years. Fiscal year 2007 it was $8.7 million (18% of General Fund revenues)"

US economy logs better GDP growth-No recession, yet!

US economy logs better but still subpar growth
"The 1 percent annualized increase in gross domestic product, announced by the Commerce Department on Thursday, marked a slight improvement from the government's previous estimate of 0.9 percent growth for the January-to-March quarter."

Don't believe the liars in the liberal MSM as they lie about the American "recession".

Cindy McCain praises Diana as 'inspiration' - Times Online

Cindy McCain praises Diana as 'inspiration' - Times Online: "The woman who wants to be the next Republican First Lady pledged today to expand her humanitarian work if she makes it into the White House, taking inspiration from the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Speaking ahead of a political fundraiser in London tonight, Cindy McCain said that she felt 'very honoured' to serve on the board of the Halo Trust, the Anglo-American anti-landmine charity endorsed by Diana and which organised her controversial walk through an Angolan minefield in 1997, the year of her death.
Speaking to The Times, Mrs McCain said of Diana: 'She was (a) great inspiration to me and to the British people as well. She was a remarkable person and had a loving heart.”"

Understand that the only folks who will withhold their land mines will be our soldiers....... the bad guys will put them everywhere.....
Thankfully, Cindy will be spending her future in plastic surgery rather than as First Lady.

What a bummer.....

College raises price, saves jobs, programs - mlive.com

College raises price, saves jobs, programs
"The Muskegon Community College board of trustees voted Tuesday to raise student tuition and a registration fee, apparently sparing teaching and other staff positions from being axed.
Those budget-making decisions drew loud applause from many of the dozens of school employees and students who attended Tuesday night's board meeting.
The board's actions were part of the approval of an overall 2008-09 operating budget of $36.2 million. The school's general fund budget was set at $30.2 million."

States ask for citizenship from welfare recipients

States ask for citizenship from welfare recipients
"Michigan is one of the few states that give health care coverage automatically to children and adults on welfare. But there's a catch: Proof of citizenship is required.
Michigan and Nebraska appear to be the only states so far that won't give cash assistance unless proof of citizenship is shown, although Missouri is joining their ranks. Some states, such as Virginia, require applicants to show a birth certificate or Social Security number. But they allow applicants to sign an affidavit of citizenship if they can't provide the documents. Michigan and Nebraska don't have that out."

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe stripped of knighthood

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe stripped of knighthood
"Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday - a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuses of his regime."

Who!
How brave of those Brits!
And thank god for the UN!

Court rejects death penalty for raping children

Court rejects death penalty for raping children
"A second Louisiana man, Richard Davis was sentenced to death in December for repeatedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Caddo Parish, which includes Shreveport. Local prosecutor Lea Hall told jurors: 'Execute this man. Justice has a sword and this sword needs to swing today.'"

Golly, the chick probleee enjoyed it..........heck she ain't even dead!
This is what we get with liberal judges making our laws.
Disgusting!

How Many of Me

How Many of Me

How many people share your name?
Nifty!

WeatherMate

WeatherMate

Excellent little applet for current weather and forecasts. Plus a live weather map!

Housing rescue plan passes key Senate test

Housing rescue plan passes key Senate test
"The mortgage aid plan would let the Federal Housing Administration back $300 billion in new, cheaper home loans for an estimated 400,000 distressed borrowers who otherwise would be considered too financially risky to qualify for government-insured, fixed-rate loans."

$300 BILLION dollars?

Nuclear Hourglass

Nuclear Hourglass
"WMD: Only last fall, the head of the U.N.'s nuclear 'watchdog' said Iran would need three to eight years to acquire an atomic bomb. Now he says six months to a year. Is he dishonest or incompetent — or both?"

Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression

Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression
"Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. 'Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression,'"

When your entire self image is based on your looks, time will be your deadly enemy..... bummer dudette....

McCain disavows aide's comment about terrorism

McCain disavows aide's comment about terrorism
"Charlie Black, an adviser already in the spotlight for his past lobbying work, is quoted in the upcoming July 7 edition of Fortune magazine as saying such an attack 'certainly would be a big advantage to him.' Black said Monday he regretted the comment."

Not a Big deal... except that it is an indication of who the folks that McCain will surround himself with.....

Not good at all....

Will you support Jim?

Help change America!

http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=2gu21Bfw398jyC825KT1

Gas Prices - MSN Autos

Gas Prices - MSN Autos

Stuff White People Like

Stuff White People Like: "White people also appreciate the irony of ugly sweaters that usually feature things like reindeer and snowmen. Though it seems unlikely, white people have even been able to turn this into a theme for parties. Typing in “ugly sweater party” into google will return a wealth of images and a dearth of diversity. However, there is one notable exception."

Democrat eager to take down congressional Goliath

Democrat eager to take down congressional Goliath
"Johnson said he hopes state and national Democrats, who have given little financial assistance to Hoekstra's challengers in recent elections, will invest in his campaign.
'I'm hoping that will come,' he said. 'I know they are aware of me. I've been to Washington, D.C., I've talked to Howard Dean and I've talked to people in Lansing.
'The feedback has been positive, but I'm not aware (of party financial support) as of yet.'"

Put oil firm chiefs on trial, says leading climate change scientist

Put oil firm chiefs on trial, says leading climate change scientist
"James Hansen, one of the world's leading climate scientists, will today call for the chief executives of large fossil fuel companies to be put on trial for high crimes against humanity and nature, accusing them of actively spreading doubt about global warming in the same way that tobacco companies blurred the links between smoking and cancer."

Officials Pull Plug When Grad's Speech Criticizes School

Officials Pull Plug When Grad's Speech Criticizes School
"'I know this is a community that values education,' she said. 'That is why you need to know what is really going on behind the walls of Mainland's administrat-'
At that point, Chau's microphone was cut off and school principal Robert Blake told her she would have to leave.
Chau left to chants of 'Let her speak!' and 'Finish!'"

Gotta love the "free speech" academic left...

warmlist

warmlist: "A complete list of things caused by global warming"

George Will on "Hannity & Colmes"

George Will on "Hannity & Colmes"
"WILL: Well, the problem is you don't want to get into a position of playing defense because as long as you're playing defense, you're, by definition, not on offense. And you can't go through a campaign saying no, no, I didn't say that.
......... But he does have to say that the logic of their position is that we should withdraw not just from Iraq, but from Korea, Germany, Japan, and elsewhere.
And that would make it very clear that what we're talking about here is not an argument about Iraq, but an argument about whether or not the United States should be engaged in the world at all."

Gingrich: 3 practical, realistic ways to lower the cost of gasoline

Gingrich: 3 practical, realistic ways to lower the cost of gasoline

Newt truth

CBS Pulls Unvetted Story Blaming Earthquakes on Global Warming

CBS Pulls Unvetted Story Blaming Earthquakes on Global Warming
"The 'study' even offers a rather compelling (at first glance) graph of Earthquake energy per year relative to 1973, which shows a distinctly upward trend between 1990 and 2007. But what it fails to show is a longer ranged chart which would have immediately silenced the alarm by betraying a much greater energy release in quakes of the 1st half of last century."

Nationalize This!

Nationalize This!
"A Rasmussen Poll released Tuesday showed that 37% of Democrats think nationalizing the oil companies is a good idea. Only 32% disagreed with that.
Which makes us wonder: Do they even know that socialism — state ownership of the means of production — has been completely discredited by history?"

Internet addiction is a 'clinical disorder' - Telegraph

Internet addiction is a 'clinical disorder' - Telegraph: "Obsessive internet use is a public health problem which is so serious it should be officially recognised as a clinical disorder, according to a leading psychiatrist."

Oh boy!
We're gonna get free money soon 'cause we're "disordered"!!!!!!!!
Ain't government "free" healthcare great!

Finally: Big Ten Network and Comcast reach a deal

Finally: Big Ten Network and Comcast reach a deal: "Finally, the Big Ten Network and Comcast reached a deal."

Nebraska Plans to Stop Funding Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, Says Sex Is Not Medically Necessary

Nebraska Plans to Stop Funding Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, Says Sex Is Not Medically Necessary
"Poor Nebraskans seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction may soon be turned away by state government.
State officials are proposing state Medicaid rules be changed so that the insurance program does not pay for penile implants."

No boner doners allowed?
More "free" healthcare from your government.
But we all know that things will be better after some government mandated "change"..... don't we...?

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

Obama’s Shifting Positions on Iraq: A Rezko Connection?

Obama’s Shifting Positions on Iraq: A Rezko Connection?: "The time line of Obama's flip-flops on Iraq just happens to correlate to his friend's business dealings in that country."

Report: Michigan fails to defend poor suspects

Report: Michigan fails to defend poor suspects
"report conducted by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association in conjunction with the State Bar of Michigan."

Let me get this right.....
TheNational Legal bla bla group says that their "study" says "Michigan" (us taxpayers) is not doing enough but but if "Michigan" (us taxpayers) drop a tsunami of money on them (TheNationalLegal blablabla group) everything will be just great.
Do I have it right?
Why does this seem like something I've heard before......

Michigan's jobless rate hits 8.5 percent in May

Michigan's jobless rate hits 8.5 percent in May
"Thousands of summer job seekers who couldn't find work helped push Michigan's jobless rate to 8.5 percent in May, the highest monthly mark in the state since October 1992."

Let's raise taxes on business and really grow this unemployment rate!

Michigan unemployment highest since 1992

Michigan unemployment highest since 1992: "Michigan's jobless rate has been the nation's highest for some time now. The national rate in May was 5.5 percent.
Part of the reason for the higher rate is the rush of people looking for summer jobs. That swelled the size of Michigan's labor force.
Many of those looking for work couldn't find a job."

Jeepers, meebee da giant increase in the minimum wage jest might be a cause for no jobz fer kidz?
Naa, it's probably Engler's fault.
Let's have a rally condemning Engler and Bush!

Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings

Muskegon saves jobs by dipping into savings
"That draw could have been significantly less -- about $350,000 -- if the board chose to eliminate the five jobs, which include a teacher and aide in a specialized kindergarten program for struggling students, a science para-professional who helps teachers throughout the district prepare science lessons and 'student specialists' who work on behavior and other students issues at McLaughlin Elementary and Steele Middle School.
'The area is so depressed, we need to try to save those jobs,' said board Treasurer Billie Bruce. 'Those are people who live in the city, pay taxes and have children in the district.'"

Democrats call for nationalizing refineries!

Breaking News
"the Democrats called for the government to own refineries so it could better control the flow of the oil supply."

My God.....they are nuts!

More moolah to firefighters!

Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "Norton Shores firefighters have a new five-year contract that includes pay raises and a clause that requires participation in a wellness program.
The Norton Shores City Council Tuesday approved the contract, which has been ratified by the firefighters' union.
According to the contract, which covers 13 full-time firefighters, a 2.5 percent wage increase will be given the first two years and 2.75 for the third, fourth and fifth years."

Group wants dime deposit on bottled water, juice

Group wants dime deposit on bottled water, juice
"A group is reviving efforts to expand Michigan's 10-cent deposit law to include bottled water and juice containers."

Barack Obama: The Undistinguished Gentleman [Karl]

Barack Obama: The Undistinguished Gentleman [Karl]: "In his first race for the state Senate in 1996, Obama employed Chicago rules to invalidate the voting petition signatures of three of his challengers, thus running unopposed on the Democratic ticket in a heavily Democrat district:
“That was Chicago politics,” said John Kass, a veteran Chicago Tribune columnist. “Knock out your opposition, challenge their petitions, destroy your enemy, right? It is how Barack Obama destroyed his enemies back in 1996 that conflicts with his message today. He may have gotten his start registering thousands of voters. But in that first race, he made sure voters had just one choice.”
Nothing illegal about it, but nothing particularly inspiring about it, either."

Judge OKs $11M settlement in Va Tech shootings

Judge OKs $11M settlement in Va Tech shootings
"A judge on Tuesday approved an $11 million state settlement with families of most of the victims in last year's Virginia Tech slayings that will avoid a court battle over whether anyone but the gunman was to blame."

A monster invades a university...... and the taxpayers must pay?

America's Homegrown Troop Killers

America's Homegrown Troop Killers
"a new congressional report finds that the U.S. government has no 'coordinated strategy' to deal with grass-roots jihadists who more and more are meeting, training and conspiring to kill troops over the Internet."

Charter Power

Charter Power
"But charters may actually be a greater long-run threat to union power because they empower groups of teachers to run their own schools collegially, without the need for collective bargaining.
If these schools really work for the students, they may be unstoppable. So do they work? In L.A. at least, a new study says they do."

Obama's Red Roots

Obama's Red Roots
"Obama should come clean on why he sought these radicals' support and, better still, disclose just how he intends to pay them back."

Interesting.
If you're gonna vote, worth a bit of research.

Buying Michigan foods helps keep money in state

Buying Michigan foods helps keep money in state
"As jobs disappear from Michigan, with workers being forced to take big pay and benefit cuts and as gasoline prices and home foreclosures hit record levels, we look around for anything we can do to combat the helplessness."

Interesting article that acknowledges cuts in worker pay and benefits..... anyone know of any cuts in the public sector pay and benefits?

It is the enormous growth in pay and benefits at every level in Michigan, state/county/city/township/village/schools/etc that is killing our future.

Just like the unions and their greed destroyed the American auto industry.

Will we never learn?

Al Dente: Tater Tots for Adults

Al Dente: Tater Tots for Adults: "Pity those who went to grade school before 1954.

In the same year that 'under God' was added to the Pledge of Allegiance, Tater Tots were added to supermarkets, school lunches, and our nation's gastronomic heritage. Americans now eat 70 million pounds of Ore-Ida's french fry by-product.
For those who think Tater Tots are just for kids, think again. Tots have popped up everywhere from Burger King to your local bar and the interwebs are full of recipes for more grown-up versions of this popular cafeteria staple."

Ummmm, tater tots that taste EVEN better!!!!!

Obama advisers say bin Laden can appeal to U.S. courts

Obama advisers say bin Laden can appeal to U.S. courts
"Barack Obama's foreign policy advisers said Tuesday that Osama bin Laden, if captured, should be allowed to appeal his case to U.S. civilian courts, a privilege opposed by John McCain."

Well, BHussein IS promising "change".....

"You are NOT robbing this bank!"

Man Who Pulled Gun on Bank Robber
"Fawzi, who spent six years in the Lebanese army, took matters into his own hands.

He tells WXYZ.com he pulled out a .9 mm handgun (for which he had a CCW permit), racked a bullet in the chamber, pointed it at the man and announced, 'You are not robbing this bank!'

The startled Washtenaw County man countered with, 'but, I have a bomb' -- but Fawzi wasn't impressed. 'I don't care. You are not robbing this bank!' was the reply from the other side of the gun. He then forced the would-be robber into chair and held him at gunpoint until police arrived."

YES!

Off the hook for 'monkeys' remark

Off the hook for 'monkeys' remark
"She's said she told the boys to get out of a small tree because she was concerned about their safety and tree damage. The delegate says she told the boys they shouldn't climb in the tree like monkeys. Afterward, one boy's mother called police."

State may ban free parking

State may ban free parking
"In its latest drive to curb the use of cars, Norway's government is considering forcing shopping centers to charge customers for parking in the centers' lots or garages"

Fear our lib/enviro loonies who think this is a great idea!

District must cut spending or jobs

District must cut spending or jobs
"Save money or save jobs -- that's the decision facing Muskegon school board members as they plan for the next school year.
Five jobs are on the line, which, if eliminated, would hurt children's education, said Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Colin Armstrong"

Interesting.
Armstrong admits his move will "hurt children's education" but refuses to explore reducing the increases in teacher pay and benefits in order to save those jobs.
Maybe he's just not serious?

Heights hires new DDA chief

Heights hires new DDA chief
"A longtime Muskegon-area economic development official -- Norm Cunningham -- has been picked as the new director of Muskegon Heights' Downtown Development Authority.
Cunningham, 57, was selected by the city's DDA board last month. He started his new job last week. His $40,000 salary will be paid for through DDA funds.
'I'm excited about working with the DDA and city of Muskegon Heights,' Cunningham said. 'The potential here is unlimited."

Norton taxpayers to foot bill for Henry St. bridge

Norton taxpayers to foot bill for Henry St. bridge"Norton Shores will not be getting help paying for repairs to a portion of Henry Street that eroded earlier this year after a storm drain burst and forced closure of a portion of the Merrill S. Bailey Bridge."

Gordo has a few questions:
1. This potential problem must have been foreseen. Who is/was responsible to check, occasionally, to see if the drain was free from debris?

2. Was there a policy in place to check drains and culverts for blockage?

3. Is there now a policy to check for drain/culvert blockage?

4. Who is now responsible for guaranteeing that this type of disaster will not reoccur?

$1 million grant focuses on patient care

$1 million grant focuses on patient care
"If you're black and live in West Michigan, your risk of losing a leg to diabetes is five times greater than for white residents.
That statistic, released today, points out a glaring inequity in the area's medical system, a gap a national foundation and local leaders hope to fill with a new program aimed at improving health care for all area residents."

Construction decline hits municipalities

Construction decline hits municipalities
"Whitehall Township Supervisor Dennis Babcock said he wonders if the department needs to cut back on some of its costs, since the downturn is becoming a trend. He doesn't want this to become an annual payment."

What a concept!

County to hire coordinator to cut jail crowds

County to hire coordinator to cut jail crowds
"Muskegon County commissioners kicked off a major effort to reduce chronic jail overcrowding Tuesday when they agreed to allow the county sheriff to create the position of 'jail population coordinator.'
And more help in the same area could be on its way soon, when the federal government releases more than $300,000 for the county to hire a special inmate screening staff that will work with the new coordinator to determine who belongs in jail and who doesn't."

Stupid Gordo!
I thought judges and juries made that decision.....

Standing Tall

Standing Tall
"'We are in a time, in Muskegon, of creating new things that will last for the ages,' said Chris McGuigan, president of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. 'We know today we are likely dedicating Muskegon's iconic structure, what the arch is to St. Louis or the Calder is to Grand Rapids.'"

The people who are spending Muskegon into bankruptcy are delusional!

City bypasses bidding policy on road work

City bypasses bidding policy on road work
"The Muskegon City Commission this week bypassed its bidding policy, rejecting the lowest bidder -- and even the second-lowest bidder -- to give a street-paving project to Muskegon-based Jackson-Merkey Contractors."

The fix is in!

County buying land for man-made marsh

County buying land for man-made marsh
"The county is buying the property for $87,000 from David and Angela Eklund, who are expected to remain on the land for the next year, according to John Warner, the county's deputy director of public works.
It was the seventh parcel along the 8500, 8600 and 8700 blocks of Apple to be bought by the county for the wetland project. All the parcels have houses on them. Some will be demolished, while others will be sold and moved to other sites, Warner said.
The county has spent approximately $722,000 on land for the marsh thus far, and several more parcels will be needed, according to Warner. The money for the land is coming from the county's solid waste fund, he said."

The county is broke..... they say we need more taxes...... they tell us the budget is too lean for any more cuts......

Multiple sites offer free meals for kids

Multiple sites offer free meals for kids
"There are no income guidelines for meal recipients of the Summer Feeding Program. Free breakfast and lunch are available to children 18 and under, or persons up to age 26 who are determined by the state or a local public agency to be mentally or physically handicapped."

Take a look at the enormous list of free food sites.
Why aren't we providing free dinners for the tots?
gimmee a break.....

Montague school board to weigh proposed budget cuts

Montague school board to weigh proposed budget cuts
"Sipka is expected to recommend to the school board today some $420,000 in budget cuts, including teacher and paraprofessional positions. The proposed cuts are part of administrators' plan to eliminate a $750,000 shortfall from the 2006-07 budget."

Why are automatic increases in teacher pay and benefits not even discussed?