West Michigan Republicans propose all public employees -- including teachers -- pay 15 percent of health-care costs
"West Michigan Republicans have introduced legislation requiring all public employees -- those in local and state government, public schools and legislators -- to ante up at least 15 percent of their health-care costs."
Thursday, December 03, 2009
White House Blocks Testimony on Party Crashers
White House Blocks Testimony on Party Crashers
"The White House on Wednesday invoked the separation of powers to keep Desiree Rogers, President Obama’s social secretary, from testifying on Capitol Hill about how a couple of aspiring reality television show celebrities crashed a state dinner for the prime minister of India last week."
"The White House on Wednesday invoked the separation of powers to keep Desiree Rogers, President Obama’s social secretary, from testifying on Capitol Hill about how a couple of aspiring reality television show celebrities crashed a state dinner for the prime minister of India last week."
Security incident aboard AirTran Flight 297 suggests terror “Dry Run”
Security incident aboard AirTran Flight 297 suggests terror “Dry Run”
"On November 17, an incident took place aboard AirTran Flight 297 scheduled to fly from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport to Houston that the media does not want to cover and everyone from the airline to the TSA and other government agencies want to keep very quiet."
"On November 17, an incident took place aboard AirTran Flight 297 scheduled to fly from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport to Houston that the media does not want to cover and everyone from the airline to the TSA and other government agencies want to keep very quiet."
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: "We have to rely on China for the real story?"
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: "We have to rely on China for the real story?"
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Walker, Grandville police announce plan to pay students $50 to report underage drinking
Walker, Grandville police announce plan to pay students $50 to report underage drinking
"To help root out underage drinking, the Walker and Grandville police departments are teaming up with the Walker-Grandville Area Action Coalition, a partnership of about 15 churches, schools and community groups to discourage teens from downing booze and challenge the perception that drinking is cool.
The coalition announced its campaign Wednesday afternoon at Kenowa Hills High School, saying it will urge students to report instances of underage drinking to Silent Observer at 774-2345 or (866) 774-2345 or silentobserver.org.
Students whose tips are true will earn $50."
$50 bucks a snitch?
Wil they issue those nifty brown shirts too?
This'll work out great....right?
"To help root out underage drinking, the Walker and Grandville police departments are teaming up with the Walker-Grandville Area Action Coalition, a partnership of about 15 churches, schools and community groups to discourage teens from downing booze and challenge the perception that drinking is cool.
The coalition announced its campaign Wednesday afternoon at Kenowa Hills High School, saying it will urge students to report instances of underage drinking to Silent Observer at 774-2345 or (866) 774-2345 or silentobserver.org.
Students whose tips are true will earn $50."
$50 bucks a snitch?
Wil they issue those nifty brown shirts too?
This'll work out great....right?
Six Important Facts About the Assault Charges Three Navy SEALs Face for Doing Their Jobs
Six Important Facts About the Assault Charges Three Navy SEALs Face for Doing Their Jobs
"As my first investigative reporting effort related to the SEALs’ case, I offer six important facts about the case you’re likely not to read about in the mainstream media supplied to me by a source whom I cannot name inside the Pentagon:
1) The charges or accusations against the three Navy SEALs were not made from within the SEAL community. Sources tell me they came from someone within the Navy’s Master-at-Arm community.
2) The SEALs were presented with the option of going to Captain’s Mast for these charges but declined this form of non-judicial punishment and opted for court-martial instead. Why? Because they did not want to be judged by those outside of the SEAL community and believed the court-martial route would assure them the representation necessary to prove their innocence.
3) At no time did anyone within the Naval Special Warfare community have any control over these accusations or events other than providing advice or guidance to the accused SEALs.
4) The integrity of the chain of custody of the prisoner is at question.
5) There are extenuating circumstances that indicate there is questionable evidence in some of the accusations made.
6) Evidence will come out in a court-martial that might not have come out in a Captain’s Mast in favor of the accused SEALs."
"As my first investigative reporting effort related to the SEALs’ case, I offer six important facts about the case you’re likely not to read about in the mainstream media supplied to me by a source whom I cannot name inside the Pentagon:
1) The charges or accusations against the three Navy SEALs were not made from within the SEAL community. Sources tell me they came from someone within the Navy’s Master-at-Arm community.
2) The SEALs were presented with the option of going to Captain’s Mast for these charges but declined this form of non-judicial punishment and opted for court-martial instead. Why? Because they did not want to be judged by those outside of the SEAL community and believed the court-martial route would assure them the representation necessary to prove their innocence.
3) At no time did anyone within the Naval Special Warfare community have any control over these accusations or events other than providing advice or guidance to the accused SEALs.
4) The integrity of the chain of custody of the prisoner is at question.
5) There are extenuating circumstances that indicate there is questionable evidence in some of the accusations made.
6) Evidence will come out in a court-martial that might not have come out in a Captain’s Mast in favor of the accused SEALs."
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The Late, Great State of California
The Late, Great State of California
"California, contrary to popular opinion, is not broke.
It's only crazy, mean and at war with itself.
You may have noticed that the governor and legislators of the Golden State finally produced a 'balanced' budget with a deficit in double-digit billions.
But, hey, who's counting?"
"California, contrary to popular opinion, is not broke.
It's only crazy, mean and at war with itself.
You may have noticed that the governor and legislators of the Golden State finally produced a 'balanced' budget with a deficit in double-digit billions.
But, hey, who's counting?"
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Need to know about pension crisis
Need to know about pension crisis
Most taxpayers in Illinois are paying about 15.3 percent of their income for retirement benefits when they reach 65 years of age (social security and Medicare).
Most taxpayers in Illinois are paying about 15.3 percent of their income for retirement benefits when they reach 65 years of age (social security and Medicare).
Government employees are paying an average of 8.8 percent for retirement benefits at 55 years of age (pensions and health insurance).
Cook Co. retirees concerned about pension plan
Cook Co. retirees concerned about pension plan
Who will pay while they retire and collect free money and rich-guy health care?
Who will pay while they retire and collect free money and rich-guy health care?
Monday, November 30, 2009
Is ‘Global Warming’ the Greenie Weenies’ WMDs?
Is ‘Global Warming’ the Greenie Weenies’ WMDs?
"So when they continue to plead the case that the earth is warming but research they’d prefer to suppress says otherwise – and they’re caught saying as much – their credibility is shot in the pants.
Because like Iraq, the Green movement has staked is credibility almost solely on global warming and like Colin Powell’s impressive rhetoric over WMDs, Greenie Weenies are beginning to look a little foolish."
"So when they continue to plead the case that the earth is warming but research they’d prefer to suppress says otherwise – and they’re caught saying as much – their credibility is shot in the pants.
Because like Iraq, the Green movement has staked is credibility almost solely on global warming and like Colin Powell’s impressive rhetoric over WMDs, Greenie Weenies are beginning to look a little foolish."
Seasonal flu shots now available
Seasonal flu shots now available
"Several seasonal flu shot clinics have been scheduled by Mercy VNS & Hospice Services. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.
Clinics will be:
-- Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus, 1500 E. Sherman.
-- Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Norton Shores Library, 705 Seminole.
Cost of the shot is $30. It is free for Medicare Part B members who bring their insurance cards."
"Several seasonal flu shot clinics have been scheduled by Mercy VNS & Hospice Services. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.
Clinics will be:
-- Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus, 1500 E. Sherman.
-- Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Norton Shores Library, 705 Seminole.
Cost of the shot is $30. It is free for Medicare Part B members who bring their insurance cards."
9 People Slain In Bloody Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
9 People Slain In Bloody Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
"It was a violent and deadly holiday weekend in the Chicago area, with nine people reported slain between Wednesday and Sunday nights."
Mr President, what is our exit strategy from this hell hole that kills hundreds of Americans every year and is costing the American tax payer billions of dollars?
"It was a violent and deadly holiday weekend in the Chicago area, with nine people reported slain between Wednesday and Sunday nights."
Mr President, what is our exit strategy from this hell hole that kills hundreds of Americans every year and is costing the American tax payer billions of dollars?
How many more young Americans must die before you make up your mind?
What is your plan Mr President!
What is your plan Mr President!
The FDIC goes Bankrupt
The FDIC goes Bankrupt
"In one of my earlier articles on 24th October 2009, I had talked about the slump in the FDIC's deposit insurance fund reserve ratio to 0.22.
According to the third quarter report by the FDIC, the DIF reserve ratio stands at a negative of 0.16.
This effectively means that the FDIC is bankrupt"
"In one of my earlier articles on 24th October 2009, I had talked about the slump in the FDIC's deposit insurance fund reserve ratio to 0.22.
According to the third quarter report by the FDIC, the DIF reserve ratio stands at a negative of 0.16.
This effectively means that the FDIC is bankrupt"
This is a disaster. And the Obama administration is TODAY forcing the banks into coddling the deadbeat mortgage cheats with even more of our money!
A Huckabee clemency* gone awry?
A Huckabee clemency* gone awry?
"And the story also recalls another act of clemency gone awry: Huckabee advocated for parole for a convicted rapist who -- his allies said -- had been railroaded by Huckabee predecessor Bill Clinton. The rapist, Wayne DuMond, was released; he raped and murdered another woman."
"And the story also recalls another act of clemency gone awry: Huckabee advocated for parole for a convicted rapist who -- his allies said -- had been railroaded by Huckabee predecessor Bill Clinton. The rapist, Wayne DuMond, was released; he raped and murdered another woman."
Health bills fail to block illegals from coverage
Health bills fail to block illegals from coverage
"The House bill mandates, and the Senate bill strongly encourages, businesses to extend health care coverage to all employees.
But the bills do not have exemptions to screen out illegal immigrants, who usually obtain jobs by using false identities and are indistinguishable from legal workers."
"The House bill mandates, and the Senate bill strongly encourages, businesses to extend health care coverage to all employees.
But the bills do not have exemptions to screen out illegal immigrants, who usually obtain jobs by using false identities and are indistinguishable from legal workers."
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Man who killed four Lakewood officers may be wounded
Man who killed four Lakewood officers may be wounded
"is described as a black male between 25 and 35, rough face and hair, wearing a black coat, jeans, and has an injury, we want to know who that is,' said Troyer"
I wonder what "church" he attends.....
"is described as a black male between 25 and 35, rough face and hair, wearing a black coat, jeans, and has an injury, we want to know who that is,' said Troyer"
I wonder what "church" he attends.....
House Healthcare Bill Breakdown: Letter From Dr. Stephen E. Fraser, MD | Yes-23
House Healthcare Bill Breakdown: Letter From Dr. Stephen E. Fraser, MD
"I ask you respectfully and as a patriotic American to look at The following troubling lines that I have read in the bill.
You cannot Possibly believe that these proposals are in the best interests of the Country and our fellow citizens.
Page 22 of the HC Bill: Mandates that the Govt will audit Books of all employers that self-insure!!"
Read the rest of his list and be very worried about our nation's direction.
(hat tip to Grampa)
"I ask you respectfully and as a patriotic American to look at The following troubling lines that I have read in the bill.
You cannot Possibly believe that these proposals are in the best interests of the Country and our fellow citizens.
Page 22 of the HC Bill: Mandates that the Govt will audit Books of all employers that self-insure!!"
Read the rest of his list and be very worried about our nation's direction.
(hat tip to Grampa)
Arab Festival 2009: Sharia in the US
You must see this video!
This is Dearborn Michigan.
It is not America.
It is VERY frightening!
From Snitch to Rich? The Case of UBS’s Brad Birkenfeld
From Snitch to Rich? The Case of UBS’s Brad Birkenfeld
"Under a 2006 whistle-blower law, explains the NYT’s Lynnley Browning, informants now stand to collect 15 to 30% of the taxes, fines, penalties and interest ultimately collected by the I.R.S. In the case of UBS, the tally could run into the billions."
hat tip to TwinLake Davy
"Under a 2006 whistle-blower law, explains the NYT’s Lynnley Browning, informants now stand to collect 15 to 30% of the taxes, fines, penalties and interest ultimately collected by the I.R.S. In the case of UBS, the tally could run into the billions."
hat tip to TwinLake Davy
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Police say man schemed with fake gunman to have sex with relative
Police say man schemed with fake gunman to have sex with relative
"After Lee Craddock and an adult female relative were held at gunpoint along a rural road, they told police an appalling tale: They were ordered into the woods near Kent City and forced to have sex while their attacker watched"
What a concept!
"After Lee Craddock and an adult female relative were held at gunpoint along a rural road, they told police an appalling tale: They were ordered into the woods near Kent City and forced to have sex while their attacker watched"
What a concept!
Climategate e-mails sweep America, may scuttle Barack Obama’s Cap and Trade laws
Climategate e-mails sweep America, may scuttle Barack Obama’s Cap and Trade laws
"Voters may not understand the cut and thrust of climate debate at the technical level, but they know when the Man from Washington has crossed their threshold uninvited."
This is BIG!
"Voters may not understand the cut and thrust of climate debate at the technical level, but they know when the Man from Washington has crossed their threshold uninvited."
This is BIG!
Top court backs Wal-Mart over union store closing - thestar.com
Top court backs Wal-Mart over union store closing
"The Supreme Court of Canada turned down Friday a long-fought appeal by Wal-Mart employees who banded together to unionize before the corporate giant shut its doors Jonquiere, Quebec.
In August 2004, the Saguenay region store was the first Wal-Mart to unionize in North America, but the bid by 190 employees didn't last long.
On the day a collective bargaining dispute was ordered to arbitration, the mega U.S. retailer said it would close shop, citing financial reasons."
"The Supreme Court of Canada turned down Friday a long-fought appeal by Wal-Mart employees who banded together to unionize before the corporate giant shut its doors Jonquiere, Quebec.
In August 2004, the Saguenay region store was the first Wal-Mart to unionize in North America, but the bid by 190 employees didn't last long.
On the day a collective bargaining dispute was ordered to arbitration, the mega U.S. retailer said it would close shop, citing financial reasons."
Capitalism 1, union thuggery 0!
Yes!
Lawmakers get bounty of benefits
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Lawmakers get bounty of benefits
"Here’s a closer look at the benefits of being one of the 535 members of Congress:"
"Here’s a closer look at the benefits of being one of the 535 members of Congress:"
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