Drug Control Breeds Gun Control
"Two weeks ago (as Radley Balko noted), a Fox News story by William La Jeunesse and Maxim Lott debunked the commonly heard factoid that 90 percent of the firearms used by Mexican drug traffickers come from American dealers.
In a front-page story about gun smuggling on Tuesday, The New York Times modified the claim, saying '90 percent of the 12,000 pistols and rifles the Mexican authorities recovered from drug dealers last year and asked to be traced came from [gun] dealers in the United States.'
But according to La Jeunesse and Lott, that's not quite right either:"
Friday, April 17, 2009
Mother who died giving birth in hospital toilet never saw twins
Mother who died giving birth in hospital toilet never saw twins
"A woman died in labour in a hospital lavatory after her induction was delayed because of a lack of specialist staff, an inquest was told yesterday.
Sarah Underhill, a policewoman aged 37, was in her 36th week of pregnancy when she was admitted to hospital suffering from pre-eclampsia."
"Free" national health care we say we want.
We're gonna get it!
In more sad ways than one......
"A woman died in labour in a hospital lavatory after her induction was delayed because of a lack of specialist staff, an inquest was told yesterday.
Sarah Underhill, a policewoman aged 37, was in her 36th week of pregnancy when she was admitted to hospital suffering from pre-eclampsia."
"Free" national health care we say we want.
We're gonna get it!
In more sad ways than one......
Big Mark-the democrat handbook
Big Mark: "Could this be the mission statement of Barack Hussein Obama and the Democrats?
Pick the target,
freeze it,
personalize it,
and polarize it.
Cut off the support network and isolate the target from sympathy.
Go after people and not institutions;
people hurt faster than institutions.
(This is cruel, but very effective. Direct, personalized criticism and ridicule works.)
From Saul Alinsky’s Rule for Radicals"
This is the handbook of the democrats.
They don't even bother denying it.
Big Mark has it right..... and scary it is!
Pick the target,
freeze it,
personalize it,
and polarize it.
Cut off the support network and isolate the target from sympathy.
Go after people and not institutions;
people hurt faster than institutions.
(This is cruel, but very effective. Direct, personalized criticism and ridicule works.)
From Saul Alinsky’s Rule for Radicals"
This is the handbook of the democrats.
They don't even bother denying it.
Big Mark has it right..... and scary it is!
Humane Society of the United States Does Little to Help Homeless Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of the United States Does Little to Help Homeless Dogs and Cats: "According to new research from the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) contributed less than four percent of its $91.5 million budget to hands-on dog and cat shelters in 2007."
Judge issues rulings in water system dispute
Judge issues rulings in water system dispute
"A judge has ordered an independent audit but stopped short of appointing a receiver of incoming money for the water supply fund at the center of a dispute involving three local municipalities -- Muskegon Heights vs. Norton Shores and Fruitport Township."
Audit?
Something's going on here!
"A judge has ordered an independent audit but stopped short of appointing a receiver of incoming money for the water supply fund at the center of a dispute involving three local municipalities -- Muskegon Heights vs. Norton Shores and Fruitport Township."
Audit?
Something's going on here!
Heights violated drinking water standards
Heights violated drinking water standards
"Officials at the Muskegon Heights water filtration plant are trying to correct a problem that caused the facility to violate federal drinking water standards during the first three months of this year."
This is same crew that increased water rates by 100% last year!
"Officials at the Muskegon Heights water filtration plant are trying to correct a problem that caused the facility to violate federal drinking water standards during the first three months of this year."
This is same crew that increased water rates by 100% last year!
New Right to Work Video: Real Faces of Card Check Intimidation
New Right to Work Video: Real Faces of Card Check Intimidation
"In this new special National Right to Work Committee video report, Dana Corporation employees in Albion, Indiana, share their stories of harassment and intimidation by UAW union operatives during a militant card check organizing drive. The workers discuss how union organizers specifically targeted and ramped up their coercive tactics against female employees.
As one worker explains in the video, “People in the UAW will call you their sister or their brother. I never treated any of my brothers and sisters that way.”"
"In this new special National Right to Work Committee video report, Dana Corporation employees in Albion, Indiana, share their stories of harassment and intimidation by UAW union operatives during a militant card check organizing drive. The workers discuss how union organizers specifically targeted and ramped up their coercive tactics against female employees.
As one worker explains in the video, “People in the UAW will call you their sister or their brother. I never treated any of my brothers and sisters that way.”"
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Fear and Greed Have Sales of Guns and Ammo Shooting Up
Fear and Greed Have Sales of Guns and Ammo Shooting Up
"The way Jay Chambers sees it, the semiautomatic weapons in his firearm collection might be the most promising investment in his financial portfolio."
I just bought 2 new guns.
Does Barry Hussein have a better investment idea?
"The way Jay Chambers sees it, the semiautomatic weapons in his firearm collection might be the most promising investment in his financial portfolio."
I just bought 2 new guns.
Does Barry Hussein have a better investment idea?
FOXNEWS rules dudes!
FOX RATINGS SURGE
11 PM ETFOXNEWS 3,390,000
MSNBC 1,210,000
CNN 1,070,000
CNN HEADLINE 909,000
11 PM ETFOXNEWS 3,390,000
MSNBC 1,210,000
CNN 1,070,000
CNN HEADLINE 909,000
too freakin' funny!
(thanks Mrs. Schwambo)!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD.
WELL.... YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE.
MY NAME IS CATHY , AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST.
I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA,WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT.
THIS BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.
AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL .
'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.
HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975. WHY DO YOU ASK?'
'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED..
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
THEN, THAT UGLY,
OLD,
BALD,
WRINKLED,
FAT ASS,
GRAY-HAIRED,
DECREPIT
SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
'WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD.
WELL.... YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE.
MY NAME IS CATHY , AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST.
I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA,WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT.
THIS BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE.
AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL .
'YES. YES, I DID. I'M A MUSTANG,' HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
'WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?' I ASKED.
HE ANSWERED , 'IN 1975. WHY DO YOU ASK?'
'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!', I EXCLAIMED..
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
THEN, THAT UGLY,
OLD,
BALD,
WRINKLED,
FAT ASS,
GRAY-HAIRED,
DECREPIT
SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
'WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???
Jesus Missing From Obama's Georgetown Speech
Jesus Missing From Obama's Georgetown Speech
"Amidst all of the American flags and presidential seals, there was something missing when President Barack Obama gave an economic speech at Georgetown University this week -- Jesus.
The White House asked Georgetown to cover a monogram symbolizing Jesus' name in Gaston Hall, which Obama used for his speech, according to CNSNews.com.
The gold "IHS" monogram inscribed on a pediment in the hall was covered over by a piece of black-painted plywood, and remained covered over the next day"
And this is a "Catholic" university?
"Amidst all of the American flags and presidential seals, there was something missing when President Barack Obama gave an economic speech at Georgetown University this week -- Jesus.
The White House asked Georgetown to cover a monogram symbolizing Jesus' name in Gaston Hall, which Obama used for his speech, according to CNSNews.com.
The gold "IHS" monogram inscribed on a pediment in the hall was covered over by a piece of black-painted plywood, and remained covered over the next day"
And this is a "Catholic" university?
The Beauty That Matters Is Always On The Inside
The Beauty That Matters Is Always On The Inside
"This small, brave soul took her courage in her hands to pitch at her one hope of having her singing talent recognised, and was greeted with a communal sneer. Courage could so easily have failed her."
This real life story is easily as heartwarming as her spectacular performance on TV.
Grab a hankey.
and read the comments from Lucianne.com readers!
We do live in a land of love!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=464585
"This small, brave soul took her courage in her hands to pitch at her one hope of having her singing talent recognised, and was greeted with a communal sneer. Courage could so easily have failed her."
This real life story is easily as heartwarming as her spectacular performance on TV.
Grab a hankey.
and read the comments from Lucianne.com readers!
We do live in a land of love!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=464585
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Muskegon Tea Party turnout
Muskegon Tea Party turnout
"During the event, it was announced that the Muskegon Tea Party has plans for another gathering on May 23 of this year at noon. It is hoped by the organizers of the events, that the turnout will be even greater than today’s crowd."
"During the event, it was announced that the Muskegon Tea Party has plans for another gathering on May 23 of this year at noon. It is hoped by the organizers of the events, that the turnout will be even greater than today’s crowd."
JUDGE ANDREW NAPOLITANO: Six Things You Should Know About the Homeland Security Report on ‘Rightwing Extremism’
JUDGE ANDREW NAPOLITANO: Six Things You Should Know About the Homeland Security Report on ‘Rightwing Extremism’
"My guess is that the sentiments revealed in the report I read are the tip of an iceberg that the DHS would prefer to keep submerged until it needs to reveal it. This iceberg is the heavy-hand of government; a government with large and awful eyes, in whose heart there is no love for freedom, and on whose face there is no smile."
"My guess is that the sentiments revealed in the report I read are the tip of an iceberg that the DHS would prefer to keep submerged until it needs to reveal it. This iceberg is the heavy-hand of government; a government with large and awful eyes, in whose heart there is no love for freedom, and on whose face there is no smile."
Muskegon Tea Party
Great turnout!
About 300 folks.
Fun, interesting, peaceful, great signs!
The organization is really ramping up to let our political "leaders" know "you have run out of our money"!
http://ncane.com/gfu
About 300 folks.
Fun, interesting, peaceful, great signs!
The organization is really ramping up to let our political "leaders" know "you have run out of our money"!
http://ncane.com/gfu
$1.1 million deficit forces city cutbacks
$1.1 million deficit forces city cutbacks
"A $1.1 million budget deficit has grown since September, when the Muskegon City Commission approved the 2009 budget.
Lower income tax collections and reduced state revenue sharing are part of the problem city commissioners have solved with $615,000 worth of budget cuts and a $500,000 raid of the city's budget stabilization fund -- a 'rainy-day account.'
The $615,000 in budget cuts include $144,000 in the elimination of three vacant patrol officer positions and $39,000 in the reclassification of four fire department positions. The reductions and expenditure from the budget stabilization fund were reluctantly but unanimously approved by commissioners Monday."
Classic move to punish "taxpayers", cut fire and police protection first.
"There is simply no other pork in the budget......."
Yeah right....
"A $1.1 million budget deficit has grown since September, when the Muskegon City Commission approved the 2009 budget.
Lower income tax collections and reduced state revenue sharing are part of the problem city commissioners have solved with $615,000 worth of budget cuts and a $500,000 raid of the city's budget stabilization fund -- a 'rainy-day account.'
The $615,000 in budget cuts include $144,000 in the elimination of three vacant patrol officer positions and $39,000 in the reclassification of four fire department positions. The reductions and expenditure from the budget stabilization fund were reluctantly but unanimously approved by commissioners Monday."
Classic move to punish "taxpayers", cut fire and police protection first.
"There is simply no other pork in the budget......."
Yeah right....
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Muskegon Tea Party!
GordoM is not an organizer but a friend who hopes our citizens will show support for our outrage at the destructive, suicidal spending that will destroy our cities, counties and our state.
And the politically motivated pork spending that has just stolen trillions from our children.
Tomorrow!
Muskegon Tea Party!
We will meet at Hackley Park at Noon, Wednesday April 15 (TAX DAY).
Plan to arrive a bit early, Muskegon has acres of dead space but little parking.
After we all arrive we will march from Hackley Park to Heritage Landing.
There will be quite a few speakers and it seems well organized.
See you there!
GordoM-hoping-those-who-pay-and-those-who-suffer-from-government-waste-will-shout-their-hope-for-the-future
And the politically motivated pork spending that has just stolen trillions from our children.
Tomorrow!
Muskegon Tea Party!
We will meet at Hackley Park at Noon, Wednesday April 15 (TAX DAY).
Plan to arrive a bit early, Muskegon has acres of dead space but little parking.
After we all arrive we will march from Hackley Park to Heritage Landing.
There will be quite a few speakers and it seems well organized.
See you there!
GordoM-hoping-those-who-pay-and-those-who-suffer-from-government-waste-will-shout-their-hope-for-the-future
SO WHY ARE WE SEEING TEA PARTIES NOW, rather than back in the Bush Administration?
It’s important to note that we did see pushback on spending in the Bush years — e.g., the PorkBusters movement that Trent Lott became “damn tired” of — but this graphic may explain why people are more upset now. In terms of both trend and magnitude, things are really different now."
It’s important to note that we did see pushback on spending in the Bush years — e.g., the PorkBusters movement that Trent Lott became “damn tired” of — but this graphic may explain why people are more upset now. In terms of both trend and magnitude, things are really different now."
Federal agency warns of radicals on right
Federal agency warns of radicals on right
"the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines 'rightwing extremism in the United States' as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority."
In the first three months of the B Hussein Obama administration, we are close to becoming the police state that the liberals, progressives, socialists promised would happen under President Bush.... and never did.
This is scary!
read their own words:
"the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines 'rightwing extremism in the United States' as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority."
In the first three months of the B Hussein Obama administration, we are close to becoming the police state that the liberals, progressives, socialists promised would happen under President Bush.... and never did.
This is scary!
read their own words:
Monday, April 13, 2009
Bye bye Bird
My Way - Sports News: "Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych, the fun-loving pitcher who baffled hitters for one All-Star season and entertained fans with his antics, was found dead Monday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54."
SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET?
SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET?
"The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 (PDF) gives the president the ability to “declare a cybersecurity emergency” and shut down or limit Internet traffic in any “critical” information network “in the interest of national security.” The bill does not define a critical information network or a cybersecurity emergency. That definition would be left to the president.
The bill does not only add to the power of the president. It also grants the Secretary of Commerce “access to all relevant data concerning [critical] networks without regard to any provision of law, regulation, rule, or policy restricting such access.” This means he or she can monitor or access any data on private or public networks without regard to privacy laws."
"The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 (PDF) gives the president the ability to “declare a cybersecurity emergency” and shut down or limit Internet traffic in any “critical” information network “in the interest of national security.” The bill does not define a critical information network or a cybersecurity emergency. That definition would be left to the president.
The bill does not only add to the power of the president. It also grants the Secretary of Commerce “access to all relevant data concerning [critical] networks without regard to any provision of law, regulation, rule, or policy restricting such access.” This means he or she can monitor or access any data on private or public networks without regard to privacy laws."
It's Bad for Our Democracy to Exempt Half the Country From Income Taxes - WSJ.com
It's Bad for Our Democracy to Exempt Half the Country From Income Taxes
"A very small number of taxpayers -- the 10% of the country that makes more than $92,400 a year -- pay 72.4% of the nation's income taxes. They're the tip of the triangle that's supporting virtually everyone and everything. Their burden keeps getting heavier."
"A very small number of taxpayers -- the 10% of the country that makes more than $92,400 a year -- pay 72.4% of the nation's income taxes. They're the tip of the triangle that's supporting virtually everyone and everything. Their burden keeps getting heavier."
The Granholm Dossier
The Granholm Dossier
Nifty Granholm retrospective.
Frightening suggestion into the Obama future.
Do click on the video links.
"The official transcript reads:
This month, we held 13 sessions across the state, explaining this fund to standing room only crowds of excited entrepreneurs and business people eager to grow their businesses.
In a few months, we will begin making prudent investments in the diverse companies that will grow jobs in Michigan.
And by this time next year, we'll see new businesses doing just that. In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy.
That hardly does it justice. This one, folks, is all in the delivery."
Nifty Granholm retrospective.
Frightening suggestion into the Obama future.
Do click on the video links.
"The official transcript reads:
This month, we held 13 sessions across the state, explaining this fund to standing room only crowds of excited entrepreneurs and business people eager to grow their businesses.
In a few months, we will begin making prudent investments in the diverse companies that will grow jobs in Michigan.
And by this time next year, we'll see new businesses doing just that. In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy.
That hardly does it justice. This one, folks, is all in the delivery."
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Climate Provision Would Allow Global Warming 'Victims' to Sue
Climate Provision Would Allow Global Warming 'Victims' to Sue
"An under-the-radar provision in a House climate bill would give plaintiffs who claim to be victims of global warming a way to sue the federal government or businesses, according to a report Friday in The Washington Times.
The Times reported that Democratic Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Edward Markey of Massachusetts added it into a bill they authored.
The provision, which was just released, reportedly would set grounds for plaintiffs who has 'suffered' or expect to suffer 'harm' attributable at least in part to government inaction. The provision defines 'harm' as 'any effect of air pollution (including climate change),' according to the Times. Plaintiffs could seek up to $75,000 in damages a year from the government, with $1.5 million being the maximum total payout.
The Times reported that Waxman is trying to accelerate passage for the bill through his committee, as the Senate begins drafting its own version."
update:
http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/04/is_it_time_to_sue_mother_natur.html
"let's sue mother nature"!
"An under-the-radar provision in a House climate bill would give plaintiffs who claim to be victims of global warming a way to sue the federal government or businesses, according to a report Friday in The Washington Times.
The Times reported that Democratic Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Edward Markey of Massachusetts added it into a bill they authored.
The provision, which was just released, reportedly would set grounds for plaintiffs who has 'suffered' or expect to suffer 'harm' attributable at least in part to government inaction. The provision defines 'harm' as 'any effect of air pollution (including climate change),' according to the Times. Plaintiffs could seek up to $75,000 in damages a year from the government, with $1.5 million being the maximum total payout.
The Times reported that Waxman is trying to accelerate passage for the bill through his committee, as the Senate begins drafting its own version."
update:
http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/04/is_it_time_to_sue_mother_natur.html
"let's sue mother nature"!
Peeps cupcakes!
Cupcakes Take The Cake: Peeps cupcakes!
"I'm working on Easter and Passover cupcake posts (trying to get them up in a timely manner, I promise!) but just had to post some Peeps cupcakes first!"
"I'm working on Easter and Passover cupcake posts (trying to get them up in a timely manner, I promise!) but just had to post some Peeps cupcakes first!"
Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU
an alt link if the original fails (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk)
A Happy Easter gift to us all from the Brits!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Tax and Spend by Barack Obama
Our President!
And his comrades in his liberal media would prefer you don't click this.
But you're gonna, aren't ya?
Do it!
Muskegon Michigan News Weather Sports Blogs Videos Pictures & More
Muskegon Michigan News Weather Sports Blogs Videos Pictures & More
Who are these people?
The Chronicle replacement?
And are they here to stay?
Who are these people?
The Chronicle replacement?
And are they here to stay?
Patients 'more likely to die' if EU rules on 48-hour week go ahead, doctors warn
Patients 'more likely to die' if EU rules on 48-hour week go ahead, doctors warn
"Patients will be at risk if the Government implements plans to stop doctors working more than 48 hours a week, the president of the Royal College of Surgeons warned today.'Patient safety will be reduced, so it follows that patients are more likely to die,' said John Black, a former general surgeon at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The vast majority of doctors think the European Working Time Directive, due to be introduced on August 1, is dangerous"
"Patients will be at risk if the Government implements plans to stop doctors working more than 48 hours a week, the president of the Royal College of Surgeons warned today.'Patient safety will be reduced, so it follows that patients are more likely to die,' said John Black, a former general surgeon at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The vast majority of doctors think the European Working Time Directive, due to be introduced on August 1, is dangerous"
Think Progress Contradicts Itself On Obama's Gun Control Position
Think Progress Contradicts Itself On Obama's Gun Control Position
"One such outlet, the George Soros-funded Clinton front group Think Progress, offered the following hysterical headline hours after the shootings:
Right-wing’s false claims that Obama will take away guns ‘has helped fuel the panic buying of firearms.’
Yet, five days later, TP expressed concern the President is going back on campaign promises to -- wait for it! -- reinstate the assault weapons ban:"
"One such outlet, the George Soros-funded Clinton front group Think Progress, offered the following hysterical headline hours after the shootings:
Right-wing’s false claims that Obama will take away guns ‘has helped fuel the panic buying of firearms.’
Yet, five days later, TP expressed concern the President is going back on campaign promises to -- wait for it! -- reinstate the assault weapons ban:"
Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode. …
Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode. …: "REASON TV: Tax Facts to Make Your Head Explode."
Ethanol raises cost of nutrition programs
Ethanol raises cost of nutrition programs
"Food stamps and child nutrition programs are expected to cost up to $900 million more this year because of increased ethanol use."
can't wait til carbon credits click in.......
"Food stamps and child nutrition programs are expected to cost up to $900 million more this year because of increased ethanol use."
can't wait til carbon credits click in.......
Friday, April 10, 2009
Dead Man Eating...Last Meals on Death Row
Dead Man Eating...Last Meals on Death Row
calvin shuler
south carolina
june 22, 2007
t-bone steak, well done with A-1 Steak sauce, baked potato, french fries, grape drink and chocolate cake.
Ordering a well done T-bone steak deserves the death penality, in my book.
calvin shuler
south carolina
june 22, 2007
t-bone steak, well done with A-1 Steak sauce, baked potato, french fries, grape drink and chocolate cake.
Ordering a well done T-bone steak deserves the death penality, in my book.
Where did our money go?
Congress-needs-Google-to-find-out-where-stimulus-money-went
"During the stimulus debate, the bill's supporters stressed that it included strong oversight safeguards. But audits and reports are months, if not years, away. Oversight will be after the fact; right now, with the money actually beginning to flow, members of Congress have little or no idea where it is going. What, for example, is the Department of Housing and Urban Development doing with the $1.5 billion Congress approved for a new program called the Homeless Prevention Fund? Lawmakers don't know."
"During the stimulus debate, the bill's supporters stressed that it included strong oversight safeguards. But audits and reports are months, if not years, away. Oversight will be after the fact; right now, with the money actually beginning to flow, members of Congress have little or no idea where it is going. What, for example, is the Department of Housing and Urban Development doing with the $1.5 billion Congress approved for a new program called the Homeless Prevention Fund? Lawmakers don't know."
CELEBRATING OUR DECLINE
CELEBRATING OUR DECLINE
"Our president came bearing a basketful of mea culpas. With varying degrees of directness or obliqueness, Obama indicted his own people for arrogance, for dismissiveness and derisiveness, for genocide, for torture, for Hiroshima, for Guantanamo and for insufficient respect for the Muslim world.
And what did he get for this obsessive denigration of his own country? He wanted more NATO combat troops in Afghanistan to match the surge of 17,000 Americans. He was rudely rebuffed.
He wanted more stimulus spending from Europe. He got nothing.
From Russia, he got no help on Iran. From China, he got the blocking of any action on North Korea.
And what did he get for Guantanamo? France, pop. 64 million, will take one prisoner. One! (Sadly, he'll have to leave his swim buddy behind.) The Austrians said they would take none. As Interior Minister Maria Fekter explained with impeccable Germanic logic, if they're not dangerous, why not just keep them in America?
When Austria is mocking you, you're having a bad week."
"Our president came bearing a basketful of mea culpas. With varying degrees of directness or obliqueness, Obama indicted his own people for arrogance, for dismissiveness and derisiveness, for genocide, for torture, for Hiroshima, for Guantanamo and for insufficient respect for the Muslim world.
And what did he get for this obsessive denigration of his own country? He wanted more NATO combat troops in Afghanistan to match the surge of 17,000 Americans. He was rudely rebuffed.
He wanted more stimulus spending from Europe. He got nothing.
From Russia, he got no help on Iran. From China, he got the blocking of any action on North Korea.
And what did he get for Guantanamo? France, pop. 64 million, will take one prisoner. One! (Sadly, he'll have to leave his swim buddy behind.) The Austrians said they would take none. As Interior Minister Maria Fekter explained with impeccable Germanic logic, if they're not dangerous, why not just keep them in America?
When Austria is mocking you, you're having a bad week."
Social Security's Surplus Disappearing Fast in Downturn
Social Security's Surplus Disappearing Fast in Downturn
"Federal budget worrywarts (myself included) have been fretting for years about the arrival of the Dread Fiscal Year 2017, when Social Security was projected to start becoming a drag on federal finances.
Well, no need to worry about 2017 any more. Thanks to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, the moment of reckoning is already almost here: According to both the budget proposed by the White House in February and projections issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in March, Social Security benefits ($659 billion, according to the CBO) will exceed payroll taxes ($653 billion) in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 1984."
"Federal budget worrywarts (myself included) have been fretting for years about the arrival of the Dread Fiscal Year 2017, when Social Security was projected to start becoming a drag on federal finances.
Well, no need to worry about 2017 any more. Thanks to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, the moment of reckoning is already almost here: According to both the budget proposed by the White House in February and projections issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in March, Social Security benefits ($659 billion, according to the CBO) will exceed payroll taxes ($653 billion) in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 1984."
The Futility of Hybrid Cars
The Futility of Hybrid Cars
"The prospects for biofuels are worse. The CRS report cites sources that say a significant increase in biofuel production “would require harvesting various energy crops at a scale that vastly exceeds current practice.” A 2007 study from MIT estimated that as much as 500 million acres of land would be required, which would displace so much cropland that the U.S. would have to become a “substantial agricultural importer.”
Heavy use of biofuels, it seems, would simply move us from depending on foreign oil to depending on foreign food."
Obama's plan will result in national suicide.
"The prospects for biofuels are worse. The CRS report cites sources that say a significant increase in biofuel production “would require harvesting various energy crops at a scale that vastly exceeds current practice.” A 2007 study from MIT estimated that as much as 500 million acres of land would be required, which would displace so much cropland that the U.S. would have to become a “substantial agricultural importer.”
Heavy use of biofuels, it seems, would simply move us from depending on foreign oil to depending on foreign food."
Obama's plan will result in national suicide.
Obama the Pitchfork Operator: A Remake of the Soviet Classic
Obama the Pitchfork Operator: A Remake of the Soviet Classic
"While some of today’s comparisons between Obama and communist dictators may go over the top, the general direction of such thinking is not without merit: since they share a utopian goal of forced equality, it’s logical to expect that their methods may also converge at some point. To wit, recent actions from Obama reminded me of a ploy Stalin used on Western entrepreneurs, which in itself is an illustrative morality play contrasting the differences between socialism and capitalism.
“My administration is the only thing between you and the pitchforks,” Barack Obama told the CEOs of the world’s most powerful financial institutions"
"While some of today’s comparisons between Obama and communist dictators may go over the top, the general direction of such thinking is not without merit: since they share a utopian goal of forced equality, it’s logical to expect that their methods may also converge at some point. To wit, recent actions from Obama reminded me of a ploy Stalin used on Western entrepreneurs, which in itself is an illustrative morality play contrasting the differences between socialism and capitalism.
“My administration is the only thing between you and the pitchforks,” Barack Obama told the CEOs of the world’s most powerful financial institutions"
Benefits widen public, private workers' pay gap
Benefits widen public, private workers' pay gap
"Overall, total compensation for state and local workers was $39.25 an hour — $11.90 more than in private business. In 2007, the gap in wages and benefits was $11.31.
The gap has been expanding because of the increasing value of public employee benefits. Last year, government benefits rose three times more than those in the private sector: up 69 cents an hour for civil servants, 23 cents for private workers."
We work harder, longer at lower pay to support those who work less, retire earlier and make more money in retirement than most of us earn while working.
"Overall, total compensation for state and local workers was $39.25 an hour — $11.90 more than in private business. In 2007, the gap in wages and benefits was $11.31.
The gap has been expanding because of the increasing value of public employee benefits. Last year, government benefits rose three times more than those in the private sector: up 69 cents an hour for civil servants, 23 cents for private workers."
We work harder, longer at lower pay to support those who work less, retire earlier and make more money in retirement than most of us earn while working.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Haire of the Dog | DeMint, Paul rated lower by U.S. Chamber than Obama, Biden, Clinton
DeMint, Paul rated lower by U.S. Chamber than Obama, Biden, Clinton
"And to further prove that the Chamber is a bastion of liberalism and that big business favors the policies of the Democrats over those of the GOP, the Examiner notes that not only did that exemplar of conservatism DeMint fail to receive SoE Award, he fared worse on the Chamber's rankings than did President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. John Kerry, and Sen. Hillary Clinton. And it's all true. Go here to see the rankings."
"And to further prove that the Chamber is a bastion of liberalism and that big business favors the policies of the Democrats over those of the GOP, the Examiner notes that not only did that exemplar of conservatism DeMint fail to receive SoE Award, he fared worse on the Chamber's rankings than did President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. John Kerry, and Sen. Hillary Clinton. And it's all true. Go here to see the rankings."
Supply of cartridges a shell of former self in Lee County, other areas
Supply of cartridges a shell of former self in Lee County, other areas
"Ammunition is very hard to find because everybody is stockpiling. It's like the paranoia before Y2K.'"
"Ammunition is very hard to find because everybody is stockpiling. It's like the paranoia before Y2K.'"
The curious case of 200 nearly identical MSM headlines
The curious case of 200 nearly identical MSM headlines
Read this post!
And remember who supports these lies!
Be afraid because you will be in the tiny minority who reads this.
Read this post!
And remember who supports these lies!
Be afraid because you will be in the tiny minority who reads this.
HILLARY GETS THE GIGGLES
HILLARY GETS THE GIGGLES
"I welcome your input.
Why does the Secretary of State of the United States of America bizarrely break into laughter while discussing the 'scourge of piracy.'
I will admit that I have myself occasionally chuckled over the resurgence of piracy.. but, thank God, I am not the chief foreign policy official of a nation which had just had 21 of its citizens seized...
Some sort of private historic joke with the Moroccan guy?
Had they just had a long lunch?
What?"
Watch this video and be very, very frightened!
"I welcome your input.
Why does the Secretary of State of the United States of America bizarrely break into laughter while discussing the 'scourge of piracy.'
I will admit that I have myself occasionally chuckled over the resurgence of piracy.. but, thank God, I am not the chief foreign policy official of a nation which had just had 21 of its citizens seized...
Some sort of private historic joke with the Moroccan guy?
Had they just had a long lunch?
What?"
Watch this video and be very, very frightened!
CARPE DIEM: And You Thought Gas Prices Were High?
CARPE DIEM: And You Thought Gas Prices Were High?
"Report Card has found no direct correlation between conventional measures ofeducation inputs, such as expenditures per pupil and teacher salaries, and educational outputs, such as average scores on standardized tests. For instance, class sizes today are 15% smaller than they were 20 years ago, yet of the 10 states that experienced the greatest decreases, only one (Vermont) is found among the highest performing states in the rankings."
An oldie but goodie.
Read it!
"Report Card has found no direct correlation between conventional measures ofeducation inputs, such as expenditures per pupil and teacher salaries, and educational outputs, such as average scores on standardized tests. For instance, class sizes today are 15% smaller than they were 20 years ago, yet of the 10 states that experienced the greatest decreases, only one (Vermont) is found among the highest performing states in the rankings."
An oldie but goodie.
Read it!
Report Envisions Teacher Shortage Looming
Report Envisions Teacher Shortage Looming
“The traditional teaching career is collapsing at both ends,” the report says. “Beginners are being driven away” by low pay and frustrating working conditions, and “accomplished veterans who still have much to contribute are being separated from their schools by obsolete retirement systems” that encourage teachers to move from paycheck to pension when they are still in their mid-50s, the report says."
The NYT tortures the English language and insults our intelligence with this "accomplished veterans.... BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR SCHOOLS" drivel.
They're leaving in their mid-50 because the corrupt, bankrupt pension system pays them more NOT to work than TO work!
And it's broke.... so we workers have to work longer to pay the teachers who don't work cuz they don't need to cuz we're payin' 'em not to work.....
“The traditional teaching career is collapsing at both ends,” the report says. “Beginners are being driven away” by low pay and frustrating working conditions, and “accomplished veterans who still have much to contribute are being separated from their schools by obsolete retirement systems” that encourage teachers to move from paycheck to pension when they are still in their mid-50s, the report says."
The NYT tortures the English language and insults our intelligence with this "accomplished veterans.... BEING SEPARATED FROM THEIR SCHOOLS" drivel.
They're leaving in their mid-50 because the corrupt, bankrupt pension system pays them more NOT to work than TO work!
And it's broke.... so we workers have to work longer to pay the teachers who don't work cuz they don't need to cuz we're payin' 'em not to work.....
Plan would boost income tax to pay Mich. tuition Michigan
Plan would boost income tax to pay Mich. tuition
"Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday proposed raising Michigan’s income tax rate to pay university tuition for students and fund preschool programs for 4-year-olds."
"Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday proposed raising Michigan’s income tax rate to pay university tuition for students and fund preschool programs for 4-year-olds."
The plan would raise about $2 billion through a higher state income tax, with the rate increasing from the current 4.35 percent to 5.5 percent.
So they want to raise your income tax by 21%. Yes, that's right, A TWENTY-ONE PERCENT INCREASE IN YOUR INCOME TAXES!
State considers ban on big screen TVs
State considers ban on big screen TVs
"In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV"
"In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV"
This is simply a first step to control EVERY facet of our lives under the guise of "saving the earth".
Grants for 1,300 jobs coming
Grants for 1,300 jobs coming
"More than $47 million in job-creation grants are to be announced today by Lt. Gov. John Cherry.
Projects are expected to create more than 1,300 jobs, and they represent improvements to road, bridges and trail ways in 67 communities.
The funding comes from the state and the federal stimulus program.
Cherry is to travel to Flint, Detroit, Jackson and Grand Rapids today for announcements."
That's $36,153/job.
Does that mean that 1 year from now we will have 1300 newly unemployed workers collecting unemployment?
Or will Jenny simply "blow them away"?
"More than $47 million in job-creation grants are to be announced today by Lt. Gov. John Cherry.
Projects are expected to create more than 1,300 jobs, and they represent improvements to road, bridges and trail ways in 67 communities.
The funding comes from the state and the federal stimulus program.
Cherry is to travel to Flint, Detroit, Jackson and Grand Rapids today for announcements."
That's $36,153/job.
Does that mean that 1 year from now we will have 1300 newly unemployed workers collecting unemployment?
Or will Jenny simply "blow them away"?
Raise Michigan's beer tax to fight child abuse
Task force: Raise Michigan's beer tax to fight child abuse
"Michigan should increase its beer tax by a nickel a bottle to combat child abuse and neglect and decrease the number of children who end up in foster care, the co-chair of a state-appointed task force said this week.
'It's worth the investment,' said C. Patrick Babcock, whose 85-member Child Welfare Insurance Task Force will present its findings next week."
"Michigan should increase its beer tax by a nickel a bottle to combat child abuse and neglect and decrease the number of children who end up in foster care, the co-chair of a state-appointed task force said this week.
'It's worth the investment,' said C. Patrick Babcock, whose 85-member Child Welfare Insurance Task Force will present its findings next week."
So now I'm drinking beer "for the children"?
Muslim Girl Gets $400G From Nevada School District in Head Scarf Bully Case
Muslim Girl Gets $400G From Nevada School District in Head Scarf Bully Case
"the teen was unable to give any description of her tormenter — including his or her gender, size and tone of voice."
"the teen was unable to give any description of her tormenter — including his or her gender, size and tone of voice."
What a great legal team!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tea Party role reversal: how to deal with potential agents provocateurs from the left
Tea Party role reversal: how to deal with potential agents provocateurs from the left: "According to Newsbusters derived from the Cavuto Show and other sources, in a startling role reversal, ACORN and the Huffington Post are planning to infiltrate the Tea Parties.
On Fox News Channel’s April 7 “Your World,” host Neil Cavuto reported that the Tax Day tea party protests on April 15 will be “infiltrated” by their political opponents and led by left-wing activist organizations. He specifically named Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
“Only eight days before a nationwide tea party, some over-caffeinated crashers aiming to lay waste to it,” Cavuto said. “Reports of very well-organized infiltrators trying to mix in and rain on this parade. Talk about taxing.”
Of course, in the parlance of a more centrist liberal, this all depends on what your definition of infiltrate is. The HuffPo is planning, like PJTV and Pajamas Media, to send citizen reporters. If that’s true, more power to them. Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, I always say. But if they intend to participate and shape events while hiding their identities, well, that’s another matter. The same is true of ACORN. I would say to them welcome. Demonstrate, counter demonstrate, do your thing. This is America. But if someone’s out to play the agents provocateurs game, trying to make the Tea Party movement seem to be what it’s not, painting libertarians as racists or similar nonsense, well, that deserves to be exposed and countered vigorously.
So my recommendation to Tea Party demonstrators as a former leftie is to tear a leaf from my old book. Keep your eye out"
On Fox News Channel’s April 7 “Your World,” host Neil Cavuto reported that the Tax Day tea party protests on April 15 will be “infiltrated” by their political opponents and led by left-wing activist organizations. He specifically named Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
“Only eight days before a nationwide tea party, some over-caffeinated crashers aiming to lay waste to it,” Cavuto said. “Reports of very well-organized infiltrators trying to mix in and rain on this parade. Talk about taxing.”
Of course, in the parlance of a more centrist liberal, this all depends on what your definition of infiltrate is. The HuffPo is planning, like PJTV and Pajamas Media, to send citizen reporters. If that’s true, more power to them. Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom, I always say. But if they intend to participate and shape events while hiding their identities, well, that’s another matter. The same is true of ACORN. I would say to them welcome. Demonstrate, counter demonstrate, do your thing. This is America. But if someone’s out to play the agents provocateurs game, trying to make the Tea Party movement seem to be what it’s not, painting libertarians as racists or similar nonsense, well, that deserves to be exposed and countered vigorously.
So my recommendation to Tea Party demonstrators as a former leftie is to tear a leaf from my old book. Keep your eye out"
Nonprofits feeling effects of today's weak economy
Nonprofits feeling effects of today's weak economy
"It's a routine Arvia has gotten to know well in her 21 years at the YMCA. And unfortunately, with the economy in the tank, Thursday's session was one of her last.
Arvia, along with two other YMCA employees, is out of a job this week. The YMCA, like many West Michigan nonprofits, is suffering from a lack of financing and can no longer afford her.......
As Michigan's economy continues to suffer, many nonprofits are struggling. From cutting staff to scaling back services, area nonprofits are working hard to weather the economic storm.
For nonprofits, the changes can be difficult."
How can this happen when President Barack Hussein Obama is promising $$trillions to his friends?
Meebeee the non-profs might reconsider their anti-company jihad?
yeah right......
"It's a routine Arvia has gotten to know well in her 21 years at the YMCA. And unfortunately, with the economy in the tank, Thursday's session was one of her last.
Arvia, along with two other YMCA employees, is out of a job this week. The YMCA, like many West Michigan nonprofits, is suffering from a lack of financing and can no longer afford her.......
As Michigan's economy continues to suffer, many nonprofits are struggling. From cutting staff to scaling back services, area nonprofits are working hard to weather the economic storm.
For nonprofits, the changes can be difficult."
How can this happen when President Barack Hussein Obama is promising $$trillions to his friends?
Meebeee the non-profs might reconsider their anti-company jihad?
yeah right......
State pumps millions into tourism promotion
State pumps millions into tourism promotion
Let's see... the formula is:
1. Raise taxes
2. High taxes send businesses and citizens out of our state
3. Raise taxes even more for new TV ads to attract those who left us to return for vacations.
4. Admit that we need more TV commercials but don't have enough money so we will re gravel all our roads to save money for more commercials......
Let's see... the formula is:
1. Raise taxes
2. High taxes send businesses and citizens out of our state
3. Raise taxes even more for new TV ads to attract those who left us to return for vacations.
4. Admit that we need more TV commercials but don't have enough money so we will re gravel all our roads to save money for more commercials......
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
GM, Segway to Make Vehicle
GM, Segway to Make Vehicle
"General Motors Corp. is teaming with Segway Inc., maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets.
The machine, which GM says it aims to develop by 2012, would run on batteries and use wireless technology to avoid traffic backups and navigate cities"
Chairman B Hussein has gotta love this!
"General Motors Corp. is teaming with Segway Inc., maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets.
The machine, which GM says it aims to develop by 2012, would run on batteries and use wireless technology to avoid traffic backups and navigate cities"
Chairman B Hussein has gotta love this!
Rural Casnovia Township to get traffic circle
Rural Casnovia Township to get traffic circle
"Federal stimulus money has fast-tracked a project to construct a roundabout at the rural intersection of M-37 and M-46, which now will be completed this year.
The $4 million project had been on the Michigan Department of Transportation's list for next year, but the federal money has allowed the work to begin in July"
Wow!
The township, county, state and national governments are bankrupt but there is still enough for a "roundabout"!
Those liberal, roundabout lovers must be SO proud!
What a country!
"Federal stimulus money has fast-tracked a project to construct a roundabout at the rural intersection of M-37 and M-46, which now will be completed this year.
The $4 million project had been on the Michigan Department of Transportation's list for next year, but the federal money has allowed the work to begin in July"
Wow!
The township, county, state and national governments are bankrupt but there is still enough for a "roundabout"!
Those liberal, roundabout lovers must be SO proud!
What a country!
Almost half of French approve of locking up bosses
Almost half of French approve of locking up bosses
"Almost half of French people believe it is acceptable for workers facing layoffs to lock up their bosses, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday."
And the "opinion poll" asking if government bosses ought to be tarred and feathered........?
"Almost half of French people believe it is acceptable for workers facing layoffs to lock up their bosses, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday."
And the "opinion poll" asking if government bosses ought to be tarred and feathered........?
Public-employee pension are unsustainable
Public-employee pension are unsustainable
"IF YOU WANT an example of public employee pensions mushrooming out of control, consider the case of Berkeley City Manager Phil Kamlarz.
His story shows how a state plan a decade ago to boost retirement packages for firefighters and police officers actually affected most government jobs across California, not just public safety workers. In Kamlarz' case, he is now set up to earn more each year in retirement than the governor of California is entitled to annually while on the job."
"IF YOU WANT an example of public employee pensions mushrooming out of control, consider the case of Berkeley City Manager Phil Kamlarz.
His story shows how a state plan a decade ago to boost retirement packages for firefighters and police officers actually affected most government jobs across California, not just public safety workers. In Kamlarz' case, he is now set up to earn more each year in retirement than the governor of California is entitled to annually while on the job."
US official says wind could replace coal for power
US official says wind could replace coal for power
"Jason Hayes, a spokesman for the American Coal Council, said he was puzzled by Salazar's projections. He said wind power plants face roadblocks including local opposition, concerns about their impact on wildlife, and problems in efficiently transmitting power from far offshore.
'It really is a stretch,' he said of Salazar's estimate. 'How you put that many new (wind) plants up, especially in deep water, is confusing. Even if you could do what he said, you still need to deal with the fact that the best wind plants generate power about 30 percent of the time. There's got to be something to back that up.'"
These "wind-is-the-answer" people are delusional!
And imagine how our enemies would love to have all of our power generation sitting just off shore....... yes, they can.
Scary.
"Jason Hayes, a spokesman for the American Coal Council, said he was puzzled by Salazar's projections. He said wind power plants face roadblocks including local opposition, concerns about their impact on wildlife, and problems in efficiently transmitting power from far offshore.
'It really is a stretch,' he said of Salazar's estimate. 'How you put that many new (wind) plants up, especially in deep water, is confusing. Even if you could do what he said, you still need to deal with the fact that the best wind plants generate power about 30 percent of the time. There's got to be something to back that up.'"
These "wind-is-the-answer" people are delusional!
And imagine how our enemies would love to have all of our power generation sitting just off shore....... yes, they can.
Scary.
Program helps kids find their carbon impact
Program helps kids find their carbon impact
"But a new pilot project in San Francisco is incorporating GPS-equipped cell phones and Facebook to help students learn about their impact on the environment.
The Go Green Foundation of San Francisco, with support from Nokia, UCLA and AT&T,"
The new color of "brown shirts" is green.
"But a new pilot project in San Francisco is incorporating GPS-equipped cell phones and Facebook to help students learn about their impact on the environment.
The Go Green Foundation of San Francisco, with support from Nokia, UCLA and AT&T,"
The new color of "brown shirts" is green.
Arctic sea ice thinnest ever going into spring
Arctic sea ice thinnest ever going into spring
"'more than 90 percent of the sea ice in the Arctic is only one or two years old.'
That means that ice coverage has improved the last 2 years. This means 2 years ago there was 90% less ice, so this means things are improving.
Some nice backwards thinking here."
Exactly!
The last two years has shown an enormous increase in Arctic ice.
No mention of that inconvenient fact.
The "global warming" fraud depends on a compliant media to spread lies, hide the truth.
Disgusting!
"'more than 90 percent of the sea ice in the Arctic is only one or two years old.'
That means that ice coverage has improved the last 2 years. This means 2 years ago there was 90% less ice, so this means things are improving.
Some nice backwards thinking here."
Exactly!
The last two years has shown an enormous increase in Arctic ice.
No mention of that inconvenient fact.
The "global warming" fraud depends on a compliant media to spread lies, hide the truth.
Disgusting!
Government May Stop Cost Of Living Adjustments For Social Security For Three Years
Government May Stop Cost Of Living Adjustments For Social Security For Three Years
"This is all very preliminary -- and nothing is final until next October -- but a report just out from the Congressional Budget Office is predicting that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security checks may disappear next year"
"This is all very preliminary -- and nothing is final until next October -- but a report just out from the Congressional Budget Office is predicting that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security checks may disappear next year"
Government fixes leave us broke
Government fixes leave us broke
"The Congressional Budget Office, the economic forecasting arm of the Congress, now reports that the Social Security trust fund is almost in the red. They project that the fund's surplus next year will be a scant $3 billion.
For perspective, CBO just 12 months ago projected that this same surplus would be $86 billion – almost 30 times larger. Plus, the CBO estimated then that the fund would not be in the red for another 10 years. Now it looks like it may be next year."
"The Congressional Budget Office, the economic forecasting arm of the Congress, now reports that the Social Security trust fund is almost in the red. They project that the fund's surplus next year will be a scant $3 billion.
For perspective, CBO just 12 months ago projected that this same surplus would be $86 billion – almost 30 times larger. Plus, the CBO estimated then that the fund would not be in the red for another 10 years. Now it looks like it may be next year."
Monday, April 06, 2009
A corrupt Washington is paying us hush money
A corrupt Washington is paying us hush money
Meanwhile, with the power to give out our money as they wish, congressmen take campaign money from lobbyists and industries they regulate.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., is only the latest poster boy for that, but boy is he a good one.
There may be no one who better represents all that is wrong with Washington.
The powerful Senate Banking Committee chairman got a sweetheart mortgage from Countrywide; he has received $280,000 in campaign contributions from troubled insurer AIG; and he made sure that AIG executive bonuses were untouched by Congress -- then claimed for 24 hours that he knew nothing about it, before reporters forced him to admit the truth.
Polls show Dodd is in re-election trouble. But don't hold your breath: Despite record-low approval ratings for Congress last year, we continued sending our congressmen back at about a 90 percent retention rate
Meanwhile, with the power to give out our money as they wish, congressmen take campaign money from lobbyists and industries they regulate.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., is only the latest poster boy for that, but boy is he a good one.
There may be no one who better represents all that is wrong with Washington.
The powerful Senate Banking Committee chairman got a sweetheart mortgage from Countrywide; he has received $280,000 in campaign contributions from troubled insurer AIG; and he made sure that AIG executive bonuses were untouched by Congress -- then claimed for 24 hours that he knew nothing about it, before reporters forced him to admit the truth.
Polls show Dodd is in re-election trouble. But don't hold your breath: Despite record-low approval ratings for Congress last year, we continued sending our congressmen back at about a 90 percent retention rate
Sunday, April 05, 2009
R&B singers thrive even without mainstream media support
R&B singers thrive even without mainstream media support
"Despite their enormous influence on most 'American' music genres, African American performers continue to be largely ignored by mainstream media."
huh?
"Despite their enormous influence on most 'American' music genres, African American performers continue to be largely ignored by mainstream media."
huh?
The Five Dumbest Tariffs: As the global recession deepens, countries go to extreme lengths to prop up their ailing industries.
The Five Dumbest Tariffs: As the global recession deepens, countries go to extreme lengths to prop up their ailing industries.
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
On March 11, when Obama signed the 2009 appropriations bill, he also ended a pilot program that had let a number of Mexican trucking companies carry their cargo into the United States. One week later, Mexico retaliated, leveling tariffs on 89 different American imports, including a tariff on Christmas trees (20 percent), dog food (10 percent), dental floss (15 percent), deodorant (15 percent), and toilet paper (10 percent).
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
(The blog Mexico Trucker Online posted this translated list of the Mexican tariffs.)
The Wall Street Journal reported that Mexican officials chose the specific tariffs by targeting businesses in the districts of influential U.S. legislators. For example, one of the items targeted is sunflower seeds-which grow in North Dakota. North Dakota happens to be the home state of Byron Dorgan, the Democratic senator who spearheaded the move to exclude Mexican truckers.
The Journal reported that Sen. Dorgan was "outraged" at the move. His office did not return a call from The Big Money.
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
On March 11, when Obama signed the 2009 appropriations bill, he also ended a pilot program that had let a number of Mexican trucking companies carry their cargo into the United States. One week later, Mexico retaliated, leveling tariffs on 89 different American imports, including a tariff on Christmas trees (20 percent), dog food (10 percent), dental floss (15 percent), deodorant (15 percent), and toilet paper (10 percent).
"Mexico: The Sunflower Seeds Must Pay
(The blog Mexico Trucker Online posted this translated list of the Mexican tariffs.)
The Wall Street Journal reported that Mexican officials chose the specific tariffs by targeting businesses in the districts of influential U.S. legislators. For example, one of the items targeted is sunflower seeds-which grow in North Dakota. North Dakota happens to be the home state of Byron Dorgan, the Democratic senator who spearheaded the move to exclude Mexican truckers.
The Journal reported that Sen. Dorgan was "outraged" at the move. His office did not return a call from The Big Money.
On the edge of the pension pit
On the edge of the pension pit
"Years of putting off budgetary responsibilities have left state and local governments staring into an abyss of pension liabilities. The facts reported in Barry Horstman's story, 'Generous pensions in deep hole,' make it clear the system is no longer sustainable. To continue funding these current plans at their current levels, taxpayers would have to give up many of the public services the public workers were hired to provide."
"Years of putting off budgetary responsibilities have left state and local governments staring into an abyss of pension liabilities. The facts reported in Barry Horstman's story, 'Generous pensions in deep hole,' make it clear the system is no longer sustainable. To continue funding these current plans at their current levels, taxpayers would have to give up many of the public services the public workers were hired to provide."
Cuba boosts retirement age as many go gray
Cuba boosts retirement age as many go gray
"HAVANA - Like much of Cuba's work force, Alfredo Congas is going gray. The chain-smoking 61-year-old retired last March after 42 years as a hotel doorman and rum company driver. Now he's working 12-hour shifts as a security guard to supplement his pension.
Congas' new job brings his total income - pension plus paycheck - to the equivalent of $23.45 a month, about $4 more than the average state wage.
Poverty forces most of Cuba's 2.2 million retirees to get jobs to supplement their pensions. Many scrape by, selling peanuts and newspapers or guarding cars for tourist change.
Now, even that is harder to do. Faced with an aging population and a life expectancy of 77.3 years, nearly the same as in the United States, Cuba has raised the retirement threshold by five years, to 60 for women and 65 for men, delaying the second jobs many have counted on to make ends meet.
About 90 percent of Cubans have government jobs, and both sexes must now work at least 30 years, not 25, to get a full pension."
"HAVANA - Like much of Cuba's work force, Alfredo Congas is going gray. The chain-smoking 61-year-old retired last March after 42 years as a hotel doorman and rum company driver. Now he's working 12-hour shifts as a security guard to supplement his pension.
Congas' new job brings his total income - pension plus paycheck - to the equivalent of $23.45 a month, about $4 more than the average state wage.
Poverty forces most of Cuba's 2.2 million retirees to get jobs to supplement their pensions. Many scrape by, selling peanuts and newspapers or guarding cars for tourist change.
Now, even that is harder to do. Faced with an aging population and a life expectancy of 77.3 years, nearly the same as in the United States, Cuba has raised the retirement threshold by five years, to 60 for women and 65 for men, delaying the second jobs many have counted on to make ends meet.
About 90 percent of Cubans have government jobs, and both sexes must now work at least 30 years, not 25, to get a full pension."
Which party will attract the Busted Boomers?
Which party will attract the Busted Boomers?: "Whichever political party can develop a message to address the anxieties of the Busted Boomers will have a distinct advantage in next year's midterm congressional contests and the 2012 presidential race."
Michigan State University "White Out"?
Michigan State University Official Athletic Site
This is weird.
MSU is GREEN and the MSU administration wants us to wear white?
This is weird.
MSU is GREEN and the MSU administration wants us to wear white?
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Bring it home Sparty!
Nice video about how our Sparties are Michigan's Team and how the folks in Detroit support MSU
Friday, April 03, 2009
The question that flummoxed the great orator
The question that flummoxed the great orator
"Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover himself in glory when the BBC's political editor Nick Robinson asked him a question about who was to blame for the financial crisis. Normally word perfect, Obama ummed, ahed and waffled for the best part of two and a half minutes."
"Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover himself in glory when the BBC's political editor Nick Robinson asked him a question about who was to blame for the financial crisis. Normally word perfect, Obama ummed, ahed and waffled for the best part of two and a half minutes."
Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost
Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost
"The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983,"
Let me get this straight.
Bush has been a powerless, lame duck since 2005.
The democrats have had total control of the US House and Senate since Nov. 2006.
That's 2 1/2 years of democrat party (Pelosi/Reid) control of our government.
Obama has been the presumptive President and President for 8 months (jeepers, sorta like Bush's 8 months till 9-11).
And our national malaise is Bush's fault?
When does Prez Barry take responsibility?
"The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983,"
Let me get this straight.
Bush has been a powerless, lame duck since 2005.
The democrats have had total control of the US House and Senate since Nov. 2006.
That's 2 1/2 years of democrat party (Pelosi/Reid) control of our government.
Obama has been the presumptive President and President for 8 months (jeepers, sorta like Bush's 8 months till 9-11).
And our national malaise is Bush's fault?
When does Prez Barry take responsibility?
Energy costs being bumped $2,000 per household
Energy costs being bumped $2,000 per household
"The vice president for an energy research center says the administration of President Barack Obama is working now on what could end up being the biggest levy ever in the history of the United States, a tax that is expected to cost $2,000 per household.
'The cost of all energy will go up, consumers and businesses and everyone who drives a car, heats their home, goes to a job that uses energy, will pay more, either through the loss of their job or the actual cost of electricity by almost $2,000 a year,' said Dan Kish, the senior vice president for policy at the Institute for Energy Research."
This is all driven by the fraud of GlobalWarming.
"The vice president for an energy research center says the administration of President Barack Obama is working now on what could end up being the biggest levy ever in the history of the United States, a tax that is expected to cost $2,000 per household.
'The cost of all energy will go up, consumers and businesses and everyone who drives a car, heats their home, goes to a job that uses energy, will pay more, either through the loss of their job or the actual cost of electricity by almost $2,000 a year,' said Dan Kish, the senior vice president for policy at the Institute for Energy Research."
This is all driven by the fraud of GlobalWarming.
Facebook, YouTube at work make better employees: study
Facebook, YouTube at work make better employees: study
"The University of Melbourne study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not."
Aren't "studies" great!
I'm sure glad Prez Barry is gonna shower these fine folks with more of our tax dollars.
It's for the children ya know!
"The University of Melbourne study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not."
Aren't "studies" great!
I'm sure glad Prez Barry is gonna shower these fine folks with more of our tax dollars.
It's for the children ya know!
Bill would give Obama power to shut down Internet, networks during cyber attacks
Bill would give Obama power to shut down Internet, networks during cyber attacks
"Federal legislation introduced in the Senate this week would give President Obama the power to declare a cybersecurity emergency and then shut down both public and private networks including Internet traffic coming to and from compromised systems."
BigBrother is working overtime!
"Federal legislation introduced in the Senate this week would give President Obama the power to declare a cybersecurity emergency and then shut down both public and private networks including Internet traffic coming to and from compromised systems."
BigBrother is working overtime!
Barack Obama's Trillion-Dollar Deficit Budget Will Impede Economic Growth
Barack Obama's Trillion-Dollar Deficit
"What does $6.5 trillion of additional debt imply for the typical family? If spread evenly over all those paying income taxes (which under Mr. Obama's plan would shrink to a little over 50% of the population), every income-tax paying family would get a tax bill for $163,000. (In 10 years, interest would bring the total to well over a quarter million dollars, if paid all at once. If paid annually over the succeeding 10 years, the tax hike every year would average almost $34,000.)"
"What does $6.5 trillion of additional debt imply for the typical family? If spread evenly over all those paying income taxes (which under Mr. Obama's plan would shrink to a little over 50% of the population), every income-tax paying family would get a tax bill for $163,000. (In 10 years, interest would bring the total to well over a quarter million dollars, if paid all at once. If paid annually over the succeeding 10 years, the tax hike every year would average almost $34,000.)"
More might go -- if they could
More might go -- if they could
"As bad as Michigan's exodus has become, it could be even worse if thousands of frustrated homeowners like Owens could leave. Residents trying to escape Michigan's hard times today are finding their path to the border more difficult than those who left in recent years. Jobs in other states, plentiful through much of Michigan's recession, are drying up. And those who find jobs elsewhere often struggle to sell their Michigan homes.
About 109,000 more people left Michigan in 2008 than moved in, quadruple the number from the beginning of the decade. Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Bank, says that number represents only a portion of the people who want to leave."
"As bad as Michigan's exodus has become, it could be even worse if thousands of frustrated homeowners like Owens could leave. Residents trying to escape Michigan's hard times today are finding their path to the border more difficult than those who left in recent years. Jobs in other states, plentiful through much of Michigan's recession, are drying up. And those who find jobs elsewhere often struggle to sell their Michigan homes.
About 109,000 more people left Michigan in 2008 than moved in, quadruple the number from the beginning of the decade. Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Bank, says that number represents only a portion of the people who want to leave."
Granholm to host town hall meeting in Muskegon Heights
Granholm to host town hall meeting in Muskegon Heights
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm will visit Muskegon Heights Friday to discuss funding options with area government leaders, then hold a town hall meeting on the same topic with the public.
A spokeswoman for the governor confirmed the closed-door meeting with area government officials will start at 2 p.m. at Muskegon Heights City Hall, 2724 Peck.
The town hall meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 2:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, also at city hall. The governor will give a presentation on federal stimulus funding opportunities and answer questions, said Granholm spokeswoman Tiffany Brown."
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm will visit Muskegon Heights Friday to discuss funding options with area government leaders, then hold a town hall meeting on the same topic with the public.
A spokeswoman for the governor confirmed the closed-door meeting with area government officials will start at 2 p.m. at Muskegon Heights City Hall, 2724 Peck.
The town hall meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 2:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, also at city hall. The governor will give a presentation on federal stimulus funding opportunities and answer questions, said Granholm spokeswoman Tiffany Brown."
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Daniel Hannan MEP: The devalued Prime Minister of a devalued Government
Why do we never hear this eloquence from our GOPer leaders?
Taxpayers make up the losses in public pension funds' portfolios
Taxpayers make up the losses in public pension funds' portfolios: "There is one guarantee, though: the market swoon has decimated public pension funds, and those losses will be covered by taxpayers."
We tighten our belts so we can pay for their pay increases and pension guarantees.
Isn't ANYONE thinking this ain't right?
We tighten our belts so we can pay for their pay increases and pension guarantees.
Isn't ANYONE thinking this ain't right?
PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama tax pledge up in smoke
PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama tax pledge up in smoke
"One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.
The largest increase in tobacco taxes took effect despite Obama's promise not to raise taxes of any kind on families earning under $250,000 or individuals under $200,000.
This is one tax that disproportionately affects the poor, who are more likely to smoke than the rich.
To be sure, Obama's tax promises in last year's campaign were most often made in the context of income taxes. Not always.
'I can make a firm pledge,' he said in Dover, N.H., on Sept. 12. 'Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.'"
"One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.
The largest increase in tobacco taxes took effect despite Obama's promise not to raise taxes of any kind on families earning under $250,000 or individuals under $200,000.
This is one tax that disproportionately affects the poor, who are more likely to smoke than the rich.
To be sure, Obama's tax promises in last year's campaign were most often made in the context of income taxes. Not always.
'I can make a firm pledge,' he said in Dover, N.H., on Sept. 12. 'Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.'"
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