Roll Call 143 on H R 1586 - GOP.gov:
H R 1586 (Roll # 143)To Impose An Additional Tax On Bonuses Received From Certain Tarp Recipients.
Ayes:
"Hoekstra (R, MI-02)"
shit!
What's up with Hoekstra?
Governoritus?
and Eilers?
Ehlers (R, MI-03)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Why Obama’s Teleprompter Gaffe Tape Matters
Why Obama’s Teleprompter Gaffe Tape Matters
"John McCain time and time again repudiated Republicans who went after Obama in the way the Democrats went after him. McCain lost. The only chance for a GOP comeback is to fight as nastily as the Democrats have fought and nastier if possible."
"John McCain time and time again repudiated Republicans who went after Obama in the way the Democrats went after him. McCain lost. The only chance for a GOP comeback is to fight as nastily as the Democrats have fought and nastier if possible."
Naked Short Sales Hint Fraud in Bringing Down Lehman
Naked Short Sales Hint Fraud in Bringing Down Lehman
"This isn’t a trail of breadcrumbs; this audit trail is lit up like an airport runway,” he said. “You can see it a mile off. Subpoena e-mails. Find out who spread false rumors and also shorted the stock and you’ve got your manipulators.”"
"This isn’t a trail of breadcrumbs; this audit trail is lit up like an airport runway,” he said. “You can see it a mile off. Subpoena e-mails. Find out who spread false rumors and also shorted the stock and you’ve got your manipulators.”"
Wilson Williams and his Platters coming to Frauenthal
Wilson Williams and his Platters coming to Frauenthal
"It seemed everyone wanted to be one of The Platters, during the doo-wop music group's 1950s heyday.
Today, many people are.
Wilson Williams and his Platters will perform Saturday at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. The Platters group performing this weekend is not the original group and does not have any original members in its line-up, said Bob Scolnik, president of Mona Lake Productions, the company promoting the Muskegon concert."
"It seemed everyone wanted to be one of The Platters, during the doo-wop music group's 1950s heyday.
Today, many people are.
Wilson Williams and his Platters will perform Saturday at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. The Platters group performing this weekend is not the original group and does not have any original members in its line-up, said Bob Scolnik, president of Mona Lake Productions, the company promoting the Muskegon concert."
US Rep Proposes Bill To Use Pension Assets For Banking System
US Rep Proposes Bill To Use Pension Assets For Banking System: "A ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee has proposed legislation that would allow public pension funds to buy preferred stock from ailing U.S. banks, prompting apprehension from public pension plan trustees.
The legislation introduced by Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-N.Y., offers public pension funds a guaranteed rate of return in exchange for buying the preferred stock, or for loaning the government their money to loosen the credit freeze."
The legislation introduced by Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-N.Y., offers public pension funds a guaranteed rate of return in exchange for buying the preferred stock, or for loaning the government their money to loosen the credit freeze."
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Harvard Chaplain Oversees Godless 'Congregations' for Humanists
Harvard Chaplain Oversees Godless 'Congregations' for Humanists
"Definitions of humanism vary. Generally, humanists reject belief in the supernatural and are guided by reason, experience and compassion for others. Epstein defines the philosophy as a commitment to living ethical, personally fulfilling lives while serving the greater good."
Isn't this "atheism" and hasn't it been tried, and failed, in communist and NAZI countries before?
And doesn't the "compassion for others" result in the "compassionate" stealing from "others" to give to their "special others"?
"Definitions of humanism vary. Generally, humanists reject belief in the supernatural and are guided by reason, experience and compassion for others. Epstein defines the philosophy as a commitment to living ethical, personally fulfilling lives while serving the greater good."
Isn't this "atheism" and hasn't it been tried, and failed, in communist and NAZI countries before?
And doesn't the "compassion for others" result in the "compassionate" stealing from "others" to give to their "special others"?
Snarky Huntress: Go away sun, I want the Summer.
Snarky Huntress: Go away sun, I want the Summer
"How can it be that summer is when the sun is the farthest away from us?"
I never knew this!
"How can it be that summer is when the sun is the farthest away from us?"
I never knew this!
NATASHA LEFT BRAIN DEAD
NATASHA LEFT BRAIN DEAD
"Richardson, 45, was injured after what seemed to be a minor fall on a 'bunny' slope during a skiing lesson near Montreal on Monday."
Do NOT get injured or sick in "free health care" Canada.
You, or someone you love will die!
"Richardson, 45, was injured after what seemed to be a minor fall on a 'bunny' slope during a skiing lesson near Montreal on Monday."
Do NOT get injured or sick in "free health care" Canada.
You, or someone you love will die!
Bankruptcy on the Table
Bankruptcy on the Table
"Vallejo, California declared Chapter 9 bankruptcy last year primarily to get out of generous obligations promised to public employees. Yesterday they did. A judge ruled that union contracts can be voided in a municipal bankruptcy.
Also yesterday, the New Jersey legislature allowed localities to skip out on making half of their required pension payments that would otherwise be due April 1"
"Vallejo, California declared Chapter 9 bankruptcy last year primarily to get out of generous obligations promised to public employees. Yesterday they did. A judge ruled that union contracts can be voided in a municipal bankruptcy.
Also yesterday, the New Jersey legislature allowed localities to skip out on making half of their required pension payments that would otherwise be due April 1"
Teacher Pension problems
Teacher Pension problems
"Ever since she stopped teaching in 2001 after 37 years in Collinsville classrooms, Ann Moss has received a steady stream of pension money to support her retirement years.
But with a recession gaining steam and a state budget shortfall surging past $9 billion, Moss, 62, of Collinsville, is thinking about what will happen if the payments from Springfield somehow slow down - and the fate of future teachers if the investments dissolve even more.
'If everything tanks, everybody's going down with you,' she said recently."
"Ever since she stopped teaching in 2001 after 37 years in Collinsville classrooms, Ann Moss has received a steady stream of pension money to support her retirement years.
But with a recession gaining steam and a state budget shortfall surging past $9 billion, Moss, 62, of Collinsville, is thinking about what will happen if the payments from Springfield somehow slow down - and the fate of future teachers if the investments dissolve even more.
'If everything tanks, everybody's going down with you,' she said recently."
Britain apologises for 'Third World' hospital
Britain apologises for 'Third World' hospital
"Receptionists with no medical training were left to to assess patients arriving at the hospital's accident and emergency department, the report found."
"Receptionists with no medical training were left to to assess patients arriving at the hospital's accident and emergency department, the report found."
Monday, March 16, 2009
Pelosi goes to bat to keep Bay Area papers alive
Pelosi goes to bat to keep Bay Area papers alive: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, worried about the fate of The Chronicle and other financially struggling newspapers, urged the Justice Department Monday to consider giving Bay Area papers more leeway to merge or consolidate business operations to stay afloat."
What does the Justice dept. have to do with private businesses?
What does the Justice dept. have to do with private businesses?
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Thomas Friedman’s World Is Flat Broke: Peter Newcomb | Vanity Fair
Thomas Friedman’s World Is Flat Broke: Peter Newcomb Vanity Fair: "That’s because the author’s wife, Ann (née Bucksbaum), is an heir to the General Growth fortune. In the past year, the couple—who live in an 11,400-square-foot mansion in Bethesda, Maryland—have watched helplessly as General Growth stock has fallen 99 percent, from a high of $51 to a recent 35 cents a share. The assorted Bucksbaum family trusts, once worth a combined $3.6 billion, are now worth less than $25 million.
But don’t expect Friedman to go from Beirut to Jerusalem begging for money. The distinguished columnist (and former New Establishment member) is still said to get at least $50,000 per speaking engagement on top of the millions he makes writing best-sellers."
But don’t expect Friedman to go from Beirut to Jerusalem begging for money. The distinguished columnist (and former New Establishment member) is still said to get at least $50,000 per speaking engagement on top of the millions he makes writing best-sellers."
Fruitland Township to discuss 2009-10 budget
Fruitland Township to discuss 2009-10 budget
"Fruitland Township residents are encouraged to attend Monday's regular township meeting to hear more about the budget for fiscal year 2009-10.
'Come help us spend your money,' said township Supervisor Sam St. Amour. 'We're trying to make our government more open.'
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 4545 Nestrom Road.
A public hearing on the budget will be at 7 p.m. March 30, followed by an adoption hearing at 4 p.m. March 31."
Attend or shut up and pay.
"Fruitland Township residents are encouraged to attend Monday's regular township meeting to hear more about the budget for fiscal year 2009-10.
'Come help us spend your money,' said township Supervisor Sam St. Amour. 'We're trying to make our government more open.'
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 4545 Nestrom Road.
A public hearing on the budget will be at 7 p.m. March 30, followed by an adoption hearing at 4 p.m. March 31."
Attend or shut up and pay.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Obama's energy policy will increase dependence on foreign oil
Obama's energy policy will increase dependence on foreign oil: "According to the latest data from the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production is currently averaging 0.60 million barrels per day. At the subsidy of 51¢ per gallon, this amount of ethanol production costs taxpayers over $4 Billion in 2008.
The ethanol future looks much worse. The “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” required maximum ethanol production of 2.35 million barrels per day by 2022. But, this amount of ethanol production will require the entire corn crop in the US, every kernel of corn."
The ethanol future looks much worse. The “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” required maximum ethanol production of 2.35 million barrels per day by 2022. But, this amount of ethanol production will require the entire corn crop in the US, every kernel of corn."
Sears Tower to become Willis Tower
Sears Tower to become Willis Tower
"The Sears Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, will soon become the Willis Tower.
"The Sears Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, will soon become the Willis Tower.
Come this summer, Chicago's iconic landmark known around the world is getting a new moniker: Willis Tower."
Mark Steyn: Welcome, kids, to the Brokest Generation
Welcome, kids, to the Brokest Generation
"General Motors has 96,000 employees but provides health benefits to over a million people. They can never sell enough cars to make that math add up. In fact, selling cars doesn't help, as they lose money on each model. GM is a welfare project masquerading as economic activity. And, after the Obama transformation, America will be, too. The young need to recognize that this is their fight. They need to stop chanting along with the hopeychangey dirges and do something more effective, like form the anti-AARP: The association of Americans who'll never be able to retire."
"General Motors has 96,000 employees but provides health benefits to over a million people. They can never sell enough cars to make that math add up. In fact, selling cars doesn't help, as they lose money on each model. GM is a welfare project masquerading as economic activity. And, after the Obama transformation, America will be, too. The young need to recognize that this is their fight. They need to stop chanting along with the hopeychangey dirges and do something more effective, like form the anti-AARP: The association of Americans who'll never be able to retire."
Gov. Illinois 50% Income Tax Hike Is Needed To Fight Deficit
Gov. Pat Quinn Says Illinois Income Tax Hike Is Needed To Fight Deficit
"Gov. Pat Quinn confirmed Friday that he plans to raise taxes on some Illinois residents to combat deficits in a difficult state budget, and called for broader tax reform.
Quinn said Friday that he plans to hike taxes for families that make more than $56,000 a year"
hmmm, no mention of cutting teacher or state government union member pay, benefits or retirement.
We, in the other America, must tighten our belts so union members can loosen theirs.
"Gov. Pat Quinn confirmed Friday that he plans to raise taxes on some Illinois residents to combat deficits in a difficult state budget, and called for broader tax reform.
Quinn said Friday that he plans to hike taxes for families that make more than $56,000 a year"
hmmm, no mention of cutting teacher or state government union member pay, benefits or retirement.
We, in the other America, must tighten our belts so union members can loosen theirs.
TYPICAL: “A New York Times editorial blames America’s gun lobby for 11 deaths in Alabama — but …
TYPICAL: “A New York Times editorial blames America’s gun lobby for 11 deaths in Alabama — but …
"TYPICAL: “A New York Times editorial blames America’s gun lobby for 11 deaths in Alabama — but ignores 16 deaths in ‘gun free’ Germany on the same day.” The honesty we’ve come to expect on these issues."
"TYPICAL: “A New York Times editorial blames America’s gun lobby for 11 deaths in Alabama — but ignores 16 deaths in ‘gun free’ Germany on the same day.” The honesty we’ve come to expect on these issues."
Snarky Huntress: It's Tough Out There for All of Us..Even the Birds.
It's Tough Out There for All of Us..Even the Birds.
"March is the most difficult month of the year for birds to find adequate food to survive winter in most of North America. That’s because the supplies of natural food....last year’s seeds, fruits, berries and insect eggs and larvae...are at their lowest levels after months of birds feeding on them."
"March is the most difficult month of the year for birds to find adequate food to survive winter in most of North America. That’s because the supplies of natural food....last year’s seeds, fruits, berries and insect eggs and larvae...are at their lowest levels after months of birds feeding on them."
Bad economy kills Shoreline Spectacular
Bad economy kills Shoreline Spectacular
"Dwindling beer sales at last year's festival and a shortage of business sponsors have left the festival without enough cash"
Killing the "Golden goose"?
"Dwindling beer sales at last year's festival and a shortage of business sponsors have left the festival without enough cash"
Killing the "Golden goose"?
We're still waiting for the "university study" that proves no correlation between beer prices and beer sales.
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