FuturePundit:
"Competitors Complain About Wind Unreliability Subsidy"
An article in the Wall Street Journal reports on the debate within the electric power industry about whether it is fair for wind power generators to avoid paying a cost for the lower dependability of wind.
One grievance: Coal, nuclear and gas operators must pay for their own backup if an operational or maintenance problem prevents them from delivering power as promised.
But if wind generators fail to deliver promised power because the wind doesn’t blow, the cost of backing up wind power companies is spread among all the generators, state officials say.
This puts an unfair burden on nonwind generators, says the gas faction."
Wind power is another hoax perpetrated by fools and evil minds.
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Rangel, Paterson and a Harlem Political Dynasty's Fall
Rangel, Paterson and a Harlem Political Dynasty's Fall
"It's been a brutal week for Harlem politicians. On March 3, Charlie Rangel, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and 20-term representative from New York's 15th district, announced he would temporarily relinquish his stewardship of the powerful tax-writing body in the wake of an ethics investigation that found he violated protocol by accepting corporate-funded trips to the Caribbean.
The decision came on the heels of scandal-scarred New York Governor David Paterson's announcement that he will not run for re-election in the fall. The synchronized setbacks of two longtime Harlem leaders have prompted a flurry of obituaries for the Harlem dynasty, which for decades has been the unquestioned nerve center of black politics in the U.S.
Rangel and Paterson's father Basil were members of Harlem's Gang of Four, along with Percy Sutton - a civil rights activist, lawyer and local power broker, who died Dec. 26 at 89 - and David Dinkins, who served as mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993"
I you want the answer to the question, "why is our black population still mired in misery and failure?", look at who the black population chooses as its leaders.
"It's been a brutal week for Harlem politicians. On March 3, Charlie Rangel, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and 20-term representative from New York's 15th district, announced he would temporarily relinquish his stewardship of the powerful tax-writing body in the wake of an ethics investigation that found he violated protocol by accepting corporate-funded trips to the Caribbean.
The decision came on the heels of scandal-scarred New York Governor David Paterson's announcement that he will not run for re-election in the fall. The synchronized setbacks of two longtime Harlem leaders have prompted a flurry of obituaries for the Harlem dynasty, which for decades has been the unquestioned nerve center of black politics in the U.S.
Rangel and Paterson's father Basil were members of Harlem's Gang of Four, along with Percy Sutton - a civil rights activist, lawyer and local power broker, who died Dec. 26 at 89 - and David Dinkins, who served as mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993"
I you want the answer to the question, "why is our black population still mired in misery and failure?", look at who the black population chooses as its leaders.
Is "democrat" now synonymous with "crook"?
Rep. Eric Massa to resign
Rep. Eric Massa to resign
"Democratic Rep. Eric Massa will resign from Congress on Monday, only days after reports first surfaced that the freshman New York lawmaker was under investigation by the House ethics committee for allegedly sexually harassing a male staffer."
...culture of corruption......?
"Democratic Rep. Eric Massa will resign from Congress on Monday, only days after reports first surfaced that the freshman New York lawmaker was under investigation by the House ethics committee for allegedly sexually harassing a male staffer."
...culture of corruption......?
Ex-Mayor Gets 15 Years for Bribery - City Pays Price
Ex-Mayor Gets 15 Years for Bribery - City Pays Price
"Residents here were not terribly surprised on Friday when Larry Langford, the former mayor, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $360,000 by a federal judge, ending a long-running bribery case that shook local government and state Democratic politics."
Hey MSM!
Where's your shout of "culture of corruption?"
"Residents here were not terribly surprised on Friday when Larry Langford, the former mayor, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $360,000 by a federal judge, ending a long-running bribery case that shook local government and state Democratic politics."
Hey MSM!
Where's your shout of "culture of corruption?"
Illinois Dems Find Something To Investigate
Illinois Dems Find Something To Investigate
"Burdened by a $13 billion deficit and a rash of political scandals that make even jaded Chicago pols blush, the state's ruling Democrats would seem to have a full plate.
But the Illinois Senate found time for two days of hearings on state Sen. Bill Brady's fiscal 2012 budget plan.
Yes, 2012. So why did Democratic lawmakers set aside today's gaping budget holes and look to the future?
Well, Brady is the GOP nominee for governor as of Friday.
So Democrats decided to imagine the horror if he won the election and made good on his promise to slash the Illinois budget 10% across the board:"
That's the democrat party that bankrupted Illinois and gas the world BarryO!
"Burdened by a $13 billion deficit and a rash of political scandals that make even jaded Chicago pols blush, the state's ruling Democrats would seem to have a full plate.
But the Illinois Senate found time for two days of hearings on state Sen. Bill Brady's fiscal 2012 budget plan.
Yes, 2012. So why did Democratic lawmakers set aside today's gaping budget holes and look to the future?
Well, Brady is the GOP nominee for governor as of Friday.
So Democrats decided to imagine the horror if he won the election and made good on his promise to slash the Illinois budget 10% across the board:"
That's the democrat party that bankrupted Illinois and gas the world BarryO!
No Worker Left Behind offers unemployed a chance at film school
No Worker Left Behind offers unemployed a chance at film school
Residents currently enrolled in Michigan Works' No Worker Left Behind, a state program designed to help unemployed people transition to new jobs, might qualify for tuition assistance for Muskegon Community College's new film-industry course.
Michigan Works recently approved tuition support for the new course, Introduction to Film Production, which is part of the college's Continuing Education program.
No Worker Left Behind clients who are interested in the film course are encouraged to contact their assigned work force development center for details.
The registration cost for the course is $2,200. No Worker Left Behind provides up to $5,000 per year for two years in tuition and registration assistance for training in high-demand fields, emerging industries or entrepreneur programs.
Is there any wonder why our state is bankrupt?
Both financially and morally.
Residents currently enrolled in Michigan Works' No Worker Left Behind, a state program designed to help unemployed people transition to new jobs, might qualify for tuition assistance for Muskegon Community College's new film-industry course.
Michigan Works recently approved tuition support for the new course, Introduction to Film Production, which is part of the college's Continuing Education program.
No Worker Left Behind clients who are interested in the film course are encouraged to contact their assigned work force development center for details.
The registration cost for the course is $2,200. No Worker Left Behind provides up to $5,000 per year for two years in tuition and registration assistance for training in high-demand fields, emerging industries or entrepreneur programs.
Is there any wonder why our state is bankrupt?
Both financially and morally.
Friday, March 05, 2010
FHP: Driver lacked razor-sharp focus | KeysNews.com
FHP: Driver lacked razor-sharp focus
"As authorities nationwide warn motorists of the dangers of driving while texting, Florida Keys law enforcement officers add a new caution: Don't try to shave your privates, either.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at Mile Marker 21 on Cudjoe Key was caused by a 37-year-old woman driver who was shaving her bikini area while her ex-husband took the wheel from the passenger seat.
'She said she was meeting her boyfriend in Key West and wanted to be ready for the visit,' Trooper Gary Dunick said."
"As authorities nationwide warn motorists of the dangers of driving while texting, Florida Keys law enforcement officers add a new caution: Don't try to shave your privates, either.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at Mile Marker 21 on Cudjoe Key was caused by a 37-year-old woman driver who was shaving her bikini area while her ex-husband took the wheel from the passenger seat.
'She said she was meeting her boyfriend in Key West and wanted to be ready for the visit,' Trooper Gary Dunick said."
Wilders on course to be next Dutch prime minister
Wilders on course to be next Dutch prime minister
"Mr Wilders has called Islam a backward religion, wants a ban on headscarves in public life and has compared the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf."
"Mr Wilders has called Islam a backward religion, wants a ban on headscarves in public life and has compared the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf."
Detroit School Leader Sends Wrong Message, Some Parents Say
Detroit School Leader Sends Wrong Message, Some Parents Say
As if Detroit doesn't have enough problems these days, the president of the city's school board offered the shocking admission that he can't pen a coherent sentence."
As if Detroit doesn't have enough problems these days, the president of the city's school board offered the shocking admission that he can't pen a coherent sentence."
New York Rep. Massa resigns under ethics cloud
New York Rep. Massa resigns under ethics cloud
"New York Democratic Rep. Eric Massa, facing a harassment complaint by a male staffer, said Friday that he is stepping down from his seat with 'a profound sense of failure.'
'I am guilty,' Massa said in an interview with a Corning, N.Y., newspaper columnist."
The culture of corruption just lanced a boil.
Lot's more to come!
"New York Democratic Rep. Eric Massa, facing a harassment complaint by a male staffer, said Friday that he is stepping down from his seat with 'a profound sense of failure.'
'I am guilty,' Massa said in an interview with a Corning, N.Y., newspaper columnist."
The culture of corruption just lanced a boil.
Lot's more to come!
Why the Legislature Should Oppose a State Employee Pay Hike
Why the Legislature Should Oppose a State Employee Pay Hike [Mackinac Center]
Well, it's a start.
But how 'bout "they're over paid, under worked, can't be fired for ANYTHING, and their retirement and benefits are bankrupting our state"?
Well, it's a start.
But how 'bout "they're over paid, under worked, can't be fired for ANYTHING, and their retirement and benefits are bankrupting our state"?
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.’"
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