Friday, March 05, 2010
Obama looking to give new life to immigration reform - latimes.com
Obama looking to give new life to immigration reform - latimes.com: "The basis of a bill would include a path toward citizenship for the 10.8 million people living in the U.S. illegally. Citizenship would not be granted lightly, the White House said. Undocumented workers would need to register, pay taxes and pay a penalty for violating the law. Failure to comply might result in deportation."
Federal pay ahead of private industry - USATODAY.com
Federal pay ahead of private industry - USATODAY.com: "Overall, federal workers earned an average salary of $67,691 in 2008 for occupations that exist both in government and the private sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The average pay for the same mix of jobs in the private sector was $60,046 in 2008, the most recent data available.
These salary figures do not include the value of health, pension and other benefits, which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."
These salary figures do not include the value of health, pension and other benefits, which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."
Former speaker handed out staff pay raises - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee
Former speaker handed out staff pay raises - Sacramento Politics - California Politics Sacramento Bee: "Former Assembly Speaker Karen Bass quietly promoted 20 members of her Democratic caucus staff and gave them 10 percent salary increases that took effect her final days as Assembly leader."
Rash of Scandals Tests Democrats at Sensitive Time
Rash of Scandals Tests Democrats at Sensitive Time
"The troubles of Gov. David A. Paterson of New York, followed by those of two of the state’s congressmen, Charles B. Rangel and Eric J. Massa, have added to the ranks of episodes involving prominent Democrats like Eliot Spitzer, Rod R. Blagojevich and John Edwards."
Hmmm.
We're not hearing the MSM's favorite slur, "culture of corruption", anymore.
I wonder why.......yeah...right.
"The troubles of Gov. David A. Paterson of New York, followed by those of two of the state’s congressmen, Charles B. Rangel and Eric J. Massa, have added to the ranks of episodes involving prominent Democrats like Eliot Spitzer, Rod R. Blagojevich and John Edwards."
Hmmm.
We're not hearing the MSM's favorite slur, "culture of corruption", anymore.
I wonder why.......yeah...right.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Green-Jobs Fantasy
Green-Jobs Fantasy - Iain Murray - National Review Online
What could possibly lead anyone to object to them?
The answer is — as ever, for a conservative — real-world experience.
Germany and Spain went down the green-jobs road many years ago, for much the same reasons as the administration.
They saw it as a way to make their countries world leaders in coming technologies, provide good jobs to replace decaying industries, and insulate against energy shocks originating overseas.
It didn’t work out that way.
A recent report from German think tank Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (RWI) sets out what happened in Germany. ..... The RWI found that the subsidy per job amounted to $240,000.
What could possibly lead anyone to object to them?
The answer is — as ever, for a conservative — real-world experience.
Germany and Spain went down the green-jobs road many years ago, for much the same reasons as the administration.
They saw it as a way to make their countries world leaders in coming technologies, provide good jobs to replace decaying industries, and insulate against energy shocks originating overseas.
It didn’t work out that way.
A recent report from German think tank Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (RWI) sets out what happened in Germany. ..... The RWI found that the subsidy per job amounted to $240,000.
Holder’s Justice Department Full of Terrorist Defenders
Holder’s Justice Department Full of Terrorist Defenders - HUMAN EVENTS
"At the rate the Obama Administration is going, it may rival the Nixon Administration in its cover-ups and dishonesty.
The new revelation that at least nine attorneys in the Justice Department have previously defended accused jihad terrorist follows closely after another incident remarkably similar in broad outline: the Rashad Hussain debacle.
Both feature the Obama Administration apparently turning a blind eye to sympathy for jihad terrorists, followed by clumsy attempts to cover up its indifference once the whole thing came to light."
And BarryO's cabal of comrades has only ruled for 1 year!
"At the rate the Obama Administration is going, it may rival the Nixon Administration in its cover-ups and dishonesty.
The new revelation that at least nine attorneys in the Justice Department have previously defended accused jihad terrorist follows closely after another incident remarkably similar in broad outline: the Rashad Hussain debacle.
Both feature the Obama Administration apparently turning a blind eye to sympathy for jihad terrorists, followed by clumsy attempts to cover up its indifference once the whole thing came to light."
And BarryO's cabal of comrades has only ruled for 1 year!
Proposal: Pay Aspenites to deed restrict their housing
Proposal: Pay Aspenites to deed restrict their housing AspenTimes.com
A study funded by McBride's nonprofit Sopris Foundation found that 60 percent of Aspen's residences are second homes, and that 75 percent of the residential floor area in the city is second homes.
When 60% of your residences are part-time, you get the weirdness of Aspen.....dude.
A study funded by McBride's nonprofit Sopris Foundation found that 60 percent of Aspen's residences are second homes, and that 75 percent of the residential floor area in the city is second homes.
When 60% of your residences are part-time, you get the weirdness of Aspen.....dude.
How The Coming Union Pension Plan Collapse is Affecting White House Decisions
YID With LID: How The Coming Union Pension Plan Collapse is Affecting White House Decisions
"The list of 108 union pension plans below is from the Moody's September 2009 report.
The ones in green print are at the endangered level, the ones in red are critical."
Read this article!
Ignore it at your own financial risk!
"The list of 108 union pension plans below is from the Moody's September 2009 report.
The ones in green print are at the endangered level, the ones in red are critical."
Read this article!
Ignore it at your own financial risk!
Nutter proposes 2-cent-per-ounce sweet-drink tax
Nutter proposes 2-cent-per-ounce sweet-drink tax Philadelphia Inquirer
"Mayor Nutter wants to treat the city's weight and wallet problems in his 2010-11 budget with the same remedy: the nation's highest tax on all sweetened beverages including soda, energy drinks, ice tea, even chocolate milk."
Remember the democrat rules:
Government spending CAN'T be cut!
Tax EVERYTHING!
"Mayor Nutter wants to treat the city's weight and wallet problems in his 2010-11 budget with the same remedy: the nation's highest tax on all sweetened beverages including soda, energy drinks, ice tea, even chocolate milk."
Remember the democrat rules:
Government spending CAN'T be cut!
Tax EVERYTHING!
NY Times, Washington Post Hide Phony ‘Coffee Party’ Astroturf Roots — at the NY Times!
NY Times, Washington Post Hide Phony ‘Coffee Party’ Astroturf Roots — at the NY Times! - Big Journalism: "Meanwhile, her claim that the Coffee Party is “purely grassroots” and “independent of any party” is laughably rebutted by the fact that the registrant for the website was listed as “Real Virginians For Webb, 14461 Sedona Drive, Gainesville, Virginia 20155” until the information suddenly went private behind a proxy.
That’s “Webb” as in Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, one of at least two elected Democrats for whom Park has actively campaigned (as evidenced by this campaign video, “Real Virginians for Webb”:"
That’s “Webb” as in Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, one of at least two elected Democrats for whom Park has actively campaigned (as evidenced by this campaign video, “Real Virginians for Webb”:"
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
BBC News - South Africa black-owned farms 'failing'
BBC News - South Africa black-owned farms 'failing'
"Some 90% of farms redistributed to South Africa's black population from white farmers are not productive, the government has said."
"Some 90% of farms redistributed to South Africa's black population from white farmers are not productive, the government has said."
Hoyer knew of Massa allegations
Hoyer knew of Massa allegations
"First-term Rep. Eric Massa announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection, saying his doctors have told him that he can’t continue to “run at 100 miles an hour.”
But several House aides told POLITICO that the House ethics committee has been informed of allegations that the New York Democrat, who is married with two children, made unwanted advances toward a junior male staffer."
"First-term Rep. Eric Massa announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection, saying his doctors have told him that he can’t continue to “run at 100 miles an hour.”
But several House aides told POLITICO that the House ethics committee has been informed of allegations that the New York Democrat, who is married with two children, made unwanted advances toward a junior male staffer."
Why I took a stand-Jim Bunning
Why I took a stand - Opinion - USATODAY.com
‘If the Senate cannot find $10 billion to pay for a measure we all support, we will never pay for anything.’"
‘If the Senate cannot find $10 billion to pay for a measure we all support, we will never pay for anything.’"
Specter Tells Business He’ll Back Pro-Union Card Check
Specter Tells Business He’ll Back Pro-Union Card Check
"Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., will vote for cloture on card check if the pro-union legislation comes up for a vote, he told businessmen Tuesday."
Remember ex-GOPer, RINO Specter when you vote in the primary elections!
"Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., will vote for cloture on card check if the pro-union legislation comes up for a vote, he told businessmen Tuesday."
Remember ex-GOPer, RINO Specter when you vote in the primary elections!
Federal Grand Jury Set to Indict John Edwards, Report Claims
Federal Grand Jury Set to Indict John Edwards, Report Claims
Democrat presidential candidate.
Democrat senator.
Class action lawyer.
Scumbag.
Whatever...
Democrat presidential candidate.
Democrat senator.
Class action lawyer.
Scumbag.
Whatever...
Britain Grapples With Debt of Greek Proportions - NYTimes.com
Britain Grapples With Debt of Greek Proportions - NYTimes.com
"As Greece’s debt troubles batter the euro, Britain has done its utmost to stay above the fray.
The pound fell to $1.4954 on Tuesday, its lowest level against the dollar in months.
Until now, that is.
Suddenly, investors are asking if Britain may soon face its own sovereign debt crisis if the government fails to slash its growing budget deficits quickly enough to escape the contagious fears of financial markets."
This is a worldwide disaster and the worst is yet to come.
Prepare!
"As Greece’s debt troubles batter the euro, Britain has done its utmost to stay above the fray.
The pound fell to $1.4954 on Tuesday, its lowest level against the dollar in months.
Until now, that is.
Suddenly, investors are asking if Britain may soon face its own sovereign debt crisis if the government fails to slash its growing budget deficits quickly enough to escape the contagious fears of financial markets."
This is a worldwide disaster and the worst is yet to come.
Prepare!
Political Correctness is Jihad against our military
Political Correctness is Jihad against our military
"What most of us don’t seem to understand, including our own military criminal investigators, President and congress is that our troops are innocent until proven guilty."
"What most of us don’t seem to understand, including our own military criminal investigators, President and congress is that our troops are innocent until proven guilty."
President Obama Wants Your Kid!
For a Better Day
President Obama Wants Your Kid!
Looking for an internship?
According to the Altas Shrugs website, students in an Ohio high school were given these applications in class for internships with President Obama's Organizing for America program, a political activism organization.
But why is the President using his campaign icon and platform to actively recruit children to push his agenda?
Why are they being trained to use the Democratic Party voter record system?
Why are they focusing on implementing government run healthcare?"
Sadly, I think we all know why.
Our schools have been taken over by socialist/progressive activists who have seen their greatest success with the AlGore global warming brainwash movie.
They got away with it then.
They think they have free reign over our children's political indoctrination.
And they will continue have that control until we start going to school board meetings all over our country.
President Obama Wants Your Kid!
Looking for an internship?
According to the Altas Shrugs website, students in an Ohio high school were given these applications in class for internships with President Obama's Organizing for America program, a political activism organization.
But why is the President using his campaign icon and platform to actively recruit children to push his agenda?
Why are they being trained to use the Democratic Party voter record system?
Why are they focusing on implementing government run healthcare?"
Sadly, I think we all know why.
Our schools have been taken over by socialist/progressive activists who have seen their greatest success with the AlGore global warming brainwash movie.
They got away with it then.
They think they have free reign over our children's political indoctrination.
And they will continue have that control until we start going to school board meetings all over our country.
Makes sense to me
(from an e-mail)
The last 4 letters in American is ... I CAN
The last 4 letters in Republican is ... I CAN
The last 4 letters in Democrats is ... RATS
The last 4 letters in American is ... I CAN
The last 4 letters in Republican is ... I CAN
The last 4 letters in Democrats is ... RATS
Nasa reveals most-detailed images of Earth | Mail Online
Nasa reveals most-detailed images of Earth Mail Online
These spectacular 'blue marble' images are the most detailed views of Earth to date.
These spectacular 'blue marble' images are the most detailed views of Earth to date.
Beautiful!
click to see a better image.
Newseum | Today's Front Pages | Map View
Newseum Today's Front Pages Map View
This is very cool!
Just put your mouse on a city anywhere in the world and the newspaper headlines pop up... Double click and the page gets larger... you can read the entire paper on some if you click on the right place.
Also, if you look at the European papers, the far left side of Germany will pop up as The Stars & Stripes (European edition, of course).. AND, this site changes every day with the publication of new editions of the paper.
This is very cool!
Just put your mouse on a city anywhere in the world and the newspaper headlines pop up... Double click and the page gets larger... you can read the entire paper on some if you click on the right place.
Also, if you look at the European papers, the far left side of Germany will pop up as The Stars & Stripes (European edition, of course).. AND, this site changes every day with the publication of new editions of the paper.
State halts practice of giving diplomas to special-education graduates
State halts practice of giving diplomas to special-education graduates-MLive.com
"State law is forcing local high schools to stop their practice of awarding diplomas to all graduating seniors, regardless of their abilities.
That means students with significant cognitive impairments at Muskegon High School will instead receive 'certificates of completion' when they attend commencement along with their classmates.
Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools are among very few statewide that have handed out high school diplomas to low-functioning special education students who complete an 'adaptive curriculum.'"
Those Muskegon and Heights grads must be SO proud of their diplomas...
How pathetic!
When will we citizens take back control of our schools from the big education, thug unions?
"State law is forcing local high schools to stop their practice of awarding diplomas to all graduating seniors, regardless of their abilities.
That means students with significant cognitive impairments at Muskegon High School will instead receive 'certificates of completion' when they attend commencement along with their classmates.
Muskegon and Muskegon Heights high schools are among very few statewide that have handed out high school diplomas to low-functioning special education students who complete an 'adaptive curriculum.'"
Those Muskegon and Heights grads must be SO proud of their diplomas...
How pathetic!
When will we citizens take back control of our schools from the big education, thug unions?
Frequently asked questions about Michigan's transportation funding
Frequently asked questions about Michigan's transportation funding
Interesting.
We spend $3 billion/yr on our roads and this article focuses on the need for MORE money from taxpayers but never questions just how our state spends the $3 billion.
Anyone wanna bet that a full review of how Jenny's bureaucrats spend our tax dollars might just be embarrassing to those who do the spending?
Interesting.
We spend $3 billion/yr on our roads and this article focuses on the need for MORE money from taxpayers but never questions just how our state spends the $3 billion.
Anyone wanna bet that a full review of how Jenny's bureaucrats spend our tax dollars might just be embarrassing to those who do the spending?
American reliance on government at all-time high
Washington Times - American reliance on government at all-time high
"The so-called 'Great Recession' has left Americans depending on the government dole like never before.
Without record levels of welfare, unemployment and other government benefits as well as tax cuts last year, the income of U.S. households would have plunged by an astonishing $723 billion — more than four times the record $167 billion drop reported last month by the Commerce Department.
Moreover, for the first time since the Great Depression, Americans took more aid from the government than they paid in taxes."
"The so-called 'Great Recession' has left Americans depending on the government dole like never before.
Without record levels of welfare, unemployment and other government benefits as well as tax cuts last year, the income of U.S. households would have plunged by an astonishing $723 billion — more than four times the record $167 billion drop reported last month by the Commerce Department.
Moreover, for the first time since the Great Depression, Americans took more aid from the government than they paid in taxes."
Argentina celebrates diplomatic coup as Hillary Clinton calls for talks over Falklands
Argentina celebrates diplomatic coup as Hillary Clinton calls for talks over Falklands - Times Online
"What began as a last-minute change to Mrs Clinton’s itinerary on her five-day sweep through Latin America has snowballed into a major diplomatic incident that has emboldened Argentina and caught the US largely un- awares."
"What began as a last-minute change to Mrs Clinton’s itinerary on her five-day sweep through Latin America has snowballed into a major diplomatic incident that has emboldened Argentina and caught the US largely un- awares."
Ohio Mayor Seeks To Eliminate Public Unions
Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Ohio Mayor Seeks To Eliminate Public Unions;
Come Senators, Congressmen Please Heed the Call For the Times they are A-Changin'
"Mayor Don Robart of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is seeking to eliminate public sector unions.
That is certainly a welcome event and hopefully the start of a major trend towards fiscal sanity in cities across the country."
Come Senators, Congressmen Please Heed the Call For the Times they are A-Changin'
"Mayor Don Robart of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is seeking to eliminate public sector unions.
That is certainly a welcome event and hopefully the start of a major trend towards fiscal sanity in cities across the country."
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Words Fail: 'Farouk's on Fire'
Words Fail: 'Farouk's on Fire' - The New Editor
"Words Fail: 'Farouk's on Fire'
Farouk Shami is running for Governor of Texas in the Democratic Party primary."
"Words Fail: 'Farouk's on Fire'
Farouk Shami is running for Governor of Texas in the Democratic Party primary."
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