US removes uranium from Iraq
"The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program - a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium - reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship voyage crossing two oceans.
The removal of 550 metric tons of 'yellowcake'"
Yellowcake?!!!!!!
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online
Victor Davis Hanson on Independence Day on National Review Online: "we should remember two truths about America. First, the United States remains the most free and affluent country in the history of civilization. Second, almost all our problems are lapses of complacency, remain relatively easily correctable, and pale in comparison to past crises."
Department of War!
Instapundit.com -: "DALE AMON: 'I have long said we should change the name of the DOD back to the Department of War. If you are going to make war, then you should damn well be a man and say so.'"
You bet!
You bet!
Would name change help algebra students?
Would name change help algebra students?
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
"But would Algebra 2 be as difficult if it were called something else?
State Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, recently told a gathering of Kent County school board members that he believes more students would pass the upper-level math course if it were called something less scary.
His theory is that students have convinced themselves that algebra is too difficult and that they throw in the towel before giving it a chance."
gimme a break!
Serious bozo alert!
Defeat All Incumbents!
Mona Shores Schools Superintendent wins high marks
Superintendent wins high marks
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
"Mona Shores Public Schools Superintendent Terry Babbitt received the following ratings from the board of education in his annual evaluation:
Relationship with the board: Meets high expectations
Community relations: Exceeds expectations
Superintendent-staff relationships: Exceeds expectations
Business and finance: Exceeds expectations
Educational leadership: Exceeds expectations
Personal qualities: Exceeds expectations"
I keep looking for the words "student" or "parents" or "taxpayers".
Maybe i just missed them.
Maybe they simply don't matter?
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
Rare Mikey Monsoor memorial footage
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
"A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April.
His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by “nearly every SEAL on the West Coast,” President Bush said.
During the service, as Monsoor's coffin was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, Navy SEALs lined up in two columns. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin."
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
GR Starbucks employee firing triggers global protests
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
"This is part of a global movement against Starbuck's anti-union policies. Starbucks and its CEO Howard Schultz have been firing outspoken union baristas ever since the start of the International Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union in 2004"
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy birthday America!
Interview with a Hollywood patriot
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
click the link and remember the reality of our wonderful country.
And the men and women who continue our national fight for global freedom!
God bless the USA!
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
No-contact advisory issued for Grand River
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
"The city of Grand Rapids notified the health departments that a combined sewer overflow was released into the river at several locations, including the Market Avenue Retention Basin."
Why is "OK" for Grand Haven to be the alimentary canal of Grand Rapids?
This wouldn't be allowed if it was a factory sending the same garbage down the river!
Sept. 10th Democrats
Sept. 10th Democrats
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
"Such naïve policies suggest Democrats do not understand or are ignoring real threats facing our nation just as they did on September 10, 2001. The stakes for our security will be high this fall as voters choose between Senator Obama, who supports these dangerous proposals, and Senator McCain, who understands the lessons from 9/11 and will take a more responsible approach. Let’s hope the voters make the right choice this November."
READ THIS!!!!!
MSM prefers fewer readers?
Instapundit.com -:
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
"If only AP was as skeptical of the L.A. Times as it is of the Bush Administration ...it wouldn't have left this uncommented upon:
'The number one reason that people cancel the L.A. Times is, they tell us, they don't have enough time to read the paper that we give them every day,' Stanton said. 'We're going to be more picky about the stories we choose to write long and a lot more picky about the ones we write shorter.'
Yeah, that's it. People are complaining about too much news. They're doing too good a job! That's their problem!
UPDATE: The LAT's appeal isn't shrinking -- it's just becoming more selective!"
The self delusion of the socialists who run (down to the gutter) newspapers is really scary.
After all, they provide much of the news we are exposed to.
And they seem to be fools.
Bummer dudes....
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims
Blogger admits Hawaii birth certificate forgery, subverting Obama claims:
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
"But why would a presidential campaign that has its own 'Fight the Smears' website rely on a radical left-wing blog like Daily Kos to post its official documents, especially one as sensitive and controversial as a birth certificate? A few days later the Obama site would post a very low resolution, barely legible image -- it still is there on the site, with no reference to the one first posted at the Daily Kos."
This is getting interesting!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, highest in nation!
Cook County Tax Hike In Effect, Businesses Furious: "Taxes In Chicago Now 10.25 Percent, Highest In Country
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
CHICAGO (CBS) ― The highest sales tax in the nation is now found in Chicago, and it's costing Cook County residents more to buy just about everything."
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
"Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
These two sisters are incredible!
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."
"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".
"'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."
"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?
"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:"
"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:"
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
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!
"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.
"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?
"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."
"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.......
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."
"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!
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