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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Justice Loses Its Stars and Stripes
The American Spectator : Justice Loses Its Stars and Stripes
"What's black and white and 'red' all over? The Department of Justice's newly designed website.
Gone are the standard red, white, and blue motifs, replaced by an all-black backdrop.
And prominently placed on virtually every page of the site is a quote credited to a man who facilitated a greater role for socialists and communists at the U.N., and the global 'workers rights movement.'"
"What's black and white and 'red' all over? The Department of Justice's newly designed website.
Gone are the standard red, white, and blue motifs, replaced by an all-black backdrop.
And prominently placed on virtually every page of the site is a quote credited to a man who facilitated a greater role for socialists and communists at the U.N., and the global 'workers rights movement.'"
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Serious Human Beings
The Greenroom » Serious Human Beings
"We certainly do need some serious people to apply for the Oval Office job that will be opening in 2013. Mitt Romney disqualified himself when he failed to speak out against ObamaCare.
Next, please."
READ IT ALL!
"We certainly do need some serious people to apply for the Oval Office job that will be opening in 2013. Mitt Romney disqualified himself when he failed to speak out against ObamaCare.
Next, please."
READ IT ALL!
Iroquois passport dispute raises sovereignty issue
My Way News - Iroquois passport dispute raises sovereignty issue
"An American Indian lacrosse team's refusal to travel on passports not issued by the Iroquois confederacy goes to the heart of one of the most sensitive issues in Indian Country - sovereignty.
The rights of Native nations to govern themselves independently has long been recognized by federal treaties, but the extent of that recognition beyond U.S borders is under challenge in a post-Sept. 11 world."
This could be BIG and BAD.
"An American Indian lacrosse team's refusal to travel on passports not issued by the Iroquois confederacy goes to the heart of one of the most sensitive issues in Indian Country - sovereignty.
The rights of Native nations to govern themselves independently has long been recognized by federal treaties, but the extent of that recognition beyond U.S borders is under challenge in a post-Sept. 11 world."
This could be BIG and BAD.
The Next Bubble: Municipal Bonds? part 2
The Next Bubble: Municipal Bonds? - Exchequer - National Review Online
"My own suspicion is that, even though the law explicitly says otherwise, there is some suspicion on the part of investors that the Obama administration would, in a crunch, stand behind those Build Americas — especially from a big state like California or from a politically sensitive state like the president’s home turf of Illinois."
This is the core of gangster government.
"My own suspicion is that, even though the law explicitly says otherwise, there is some suspicion on the part of investors that the Obama administration would, in a crunch, stand behind those Build Americas — especially from a big state like California or from a politically sensitive state like the president’s home turf of Illinois."
This is the core of gangster government.
The Next Bubble: Municipal Bonds?
The Next Bubble: Municipal Bonds? - Exchequer - National Review Online
"Illinois, already sitting on top of $5 billion in unpaid bills and an imploding pension system, is borrowing money everywhere it can, having already tapped into the bond markets three times in recent years just to cover its unfunded retirement obligations for state employees. (Illinois state-government pension? You should have a retirement so fat.)"
"Illinois, already sitting on top of $5 billion in unpaid bills and an imploding pension system, is borrowing money everywhere it can, having already tapped into the bond markets three times in recent years just to cover its unfunded retirement obligations for state employees. (Illinois state-government pension? You should have a retirement so fat.)"
Obamaland Pension Meltdown Updatenline
Obamaland Pension Meltdown Update - Exchequer - National Review Online
"And so it was prophesied: Illinois is headed into a public-pension death spiral even sooner than predicted.
The Land of Obama leads the way.
The state of Illinois — broke, overleveraged, and still refusing to get its accounts in order — is up to something interesting: selling bonds to meet its pension obligations.
As one of the many states that refuse to set aside adequate money to fund its public-employee pensions, Illinois is headed to the debt markets to raise $3.7 billion for pension liabilities to get it through the year.
This is a double dip: In January, Illinois sold $2.4 billion in bonds for pension obligations.
Actually, make that a triple dip: It sold $10 billion in bonds to fund its pension liabilities in 2003."
"And so it was prophesied: Illinois is headed into a public-pension death spiral even sooner than predicted.
The Land of Obama leads the way.
The state of Illinois — broke, overleveraged, and still refusing to get its accounts in order — is up to something interesting: selling bonds to meet its pension obligations.
As one of the many states that refuse to set aside adequate money to fund its public-employee pensions, Illinois is headed to the debt markets to raise $3.7 billion for pension liabilities to get it through the year.
This is a double dip: In January, Illinois sold $2.4 billion in bonds for pension obligations.
Actually, make that a triple dip: It sold $10 billion in bonds to fund its pension liabilities in 2003."
The Aussie female guide voice on your Garmin is as attractive as you've always hoped
Video PSA: The Aussie female guide voice on your Garmin is as attractive as you've always hoped — Autoblog
"Who is Karen Jacobsen? While she happens to be a Queensland native who now spends her days writing music and playing in a three piece band, she's also the most popular GPS voice on the planet."
"Who is Karen Jacobsen? While she happens to be a Queensland native who now spends her days writing music and playing in a three piece band, she's also the most popular GPS voice on the planet."
Friday, July 16, 2010
Did Thomas Perez Testify Truthfully?
Commentary » Blog Archive » Did Thomas Perez Testify Truthfully?
"It is time for Congress to exercise appropriate oversight and get to the bottom of this issue.
Moreover, since the Justice Department can’t investigate itself, I don’t see why a special prosecutor isn’t in order.
Now, two additional former DOJ attorneys have come forward to corroborate the hostility toward colorblind enforcement.
Their affidavits can be read here.
The witnesses are piling up and the stonewall is turning to rubble.
We may finally be getting to the reason why Eric Holder’s Justice Department has done everything possible to keep members of the trial team from testifying.
Their exposure is much greater than one case"
"It is time for Congress to exercise appropriate oversight and get to the bottom of this issue.
Moreover, since the Justice Department can’t investigate itself, I don’t see why a special prosecutor isn’t in order.
Now, two additional former DOJ attorneys have come forward to corroborate the hostility toward colorblind enforcement.
Their affidavits can be read here.
The witnesses are piling up and the stonewall is turning to rubble.
We may finally be getting to the reason why Eric Holder’s Justice Department has done everything possible to keep members of the trial team from testifying.
Their exposure is much greater than one case"
GAO Report: Carbon Capture Increases Power Costs up to 80%
GAO Report: Carbon Capture Increases Power Costs up to 80% - HUMAN EVENTS
"A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today found that carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) schemes favored by Democrats under their proposed cap and trade national energy tax boondoggle would increase electricity costs, reduce electricity output and increase water consumption."
"A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today found that carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) schemes favored by Democrats under their proposed cap and trade national energy tax boondoggle would increase electricity costs, reduce electricity output and increase water consumption."
Michigan a Right to Work State?
The American Spectator : Michigan a Right to Work State?
"Unions are very powerful in Michigan, so for years right to work has faced a hostile political environment.
Today, however, the state's economic troubles are glaring for all to see, so now is no time for business as usual.
Rigid work rules and lavish compensation packages helped bring the Big Three to their knees.
Like the Big Three, Michigan cannot carry on as before -- and Michiganders know it.
If Michigan's fortunes are to revive, right to work will be a needed first step."
"Unions are very powerful in Michigan, so for years right to work has faced a hostile political environment.
Today, however, the state's economic troubles are glaring for all to see, so now is no time for business as usual.
Rigid work rules and lavish compensation packages helped bring the Big Three to their knees.
Like the Big Three, Michigan cannot carry on as before -- and Michiganders know it.
If Michigan's fortunes are to revive, right to work will be a needed first step."
Congressional Bloopers: Sheila Jackson-Lee Edition
Congressional Bloopers: Sheila Jackson-Lee Edition Mother Jones
"Here's Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tex.) holding forth at the NAACP's recent conference on how 'today we have two Vietnams, side by side, north and south, exchanging and working.'
Wait, what?"
This democrat ignoramus graduated from Yale and got her law degree from UV?!!!
Makes one think a bit about affirmative action...right?
"Here's Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tex.) holding forth at the NAACP's recent conference on how 'today we have two Vietnams, side by side, north and south, exchanging and working.'
Wait, what?"
This democrat ignoramus graduated from Yale and got her law degree from UV?!!!
Makes one think a bit about affirmative action...right?
Michigan a Right to Work State?
The American Spectator : Michigan a Right to Work State?
"Oakland County Sherriff Mike Bouchard, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, called for making Michigan a right to work State in a press release and commercial Wednesday.
He pointed out that average right to work states have an 8 percent unemployment rate, compared with Michigan's rate of 13.8 percent."
This could be a game changer in the Michigan gov. race.
I'm hearing from many GOPer primary voters about this "bold" move.
That is would be tagged as bold says much about the republican party today.
I must say that Michigan as a RTW state sounds real good to me!
"Oakland County Sherriff Mike Bouchard, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, called for making Michigan a right to work State in a press release and commercial Wednesday.
He pointed out that average right to work states have an 8 percent unemployment rate, compared with Michigan's rate of 13.8 percent."
This could be a game changer in the Michigan gov. race.
I'm hearing from many GOPer primary voters about this "bold" move.
That is would be tagged as bold says much about the republican party today.
I must say that Michigan as a RTW state sounds real good to me!
Millions for Road Signs?: That's Stimulating?
Millions for Road Signs?: That's Stimulating? - ABC News
"On the road leading to Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC there's a 10' x 11' road sign touting a runway improvement project funded by the federal stimulus.
The project cost nearly $15 million and has created 17 jobs, according to recovery.gov."
"On the road leading to Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC there's a 10' x 11' road sign touting a runway improvement project funded by the federal stimulus.
The project cost nearly $15 million and has created 17 jobs, according to recovery.gov."
Obesity Rating for Every American Must Be Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records, Says HHS
CNSNews.com - Obesity Rating for Every American Must Be Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records, Says HHS
"The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.”
The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange."
"The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.”
The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange."
Dodd-Frank: What you always wanted
Dodd-Frank: What you always wanted NMPolitics.net – Get the real story
"Now, get this. The Dodd-Frank Act demands a measly: 533 required regulatory rulemakings, 93 special reports, and 60 studies.
By contrast, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 only had 16 rulemakings, no special reports and six studies.
My how the world has changed.
Get ready for regulation, regulation, and then a little more little regulation.
I can tell you one thing – Wall Street is definitely getting ready.
What does this mean?
More lobbyists, of course! (Exactly what the president campaigned against in 2008.)
From The Hill:
Consumer advocates and financial lobbyists are already preparing for years of debate before federal regulatory agencies are required to issue new rules.
“Game one over,” said Richard Hunt, president of the Consumer Bankers Association.
“Game two, regulators, beginning.”
It may be true that on the campaign trail, Obama promised that lobbyists “won’t find a job in my White House.”
Two things.
1) There are at least a dozen former lobbyists in the current White House, but that’s a moot point compared to the
2) onslaught of lobby jobs that are about to open up on account of this White House and their financial ‘reform’ bill.
Nice work!"
"Now, get this. The Dodd-Frank Act demands a measly: 533 required regulatory rulemakings, 93 special reports, and 60 studies.
By contrast, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 only had 16 rulemakings, no special reports and six studies.
My how the world has changed.
Get ready for regulation, regulation, and then a little more little regulation.
I can tell you one thing – Wall Street is definitely getting ready.
What does this mean?
More lobbyists, of course! (Exactly what the president campaigned against in 2008.)
From The Hill:
Consumer advocates and financial lobbyists are already preparing for years of debate before federal regulatory agencies are required to issue new rules.
“Game one over,” said Richard Hunt, president of the Consumer Bankers Association.
“Game two, regulators, beginning.”
It may be true that on the campaign trail, Obama promised that lobbyists “won’t find a job in my White House.”
Two things.
1) There are at least a dozen former lobbyists in the current White House, but that’s a moot point compared to the
2) onslaught of lobby jobs that are about to open up on account of this White House and their financial ‘reform’ bill.
Nice work!"
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
http://www.getliberty.org/files/FinancialTakeoverBackgrounderUpdate.pdf
“Down a Rabbit Hole”
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
Summary
Americans for Limited Government has undertaken an analysis of provisions in the Dodd-Frank financial
sector takeover bill, HR 4173.
The analysis shows that the provisions creates a revolving “orderly liquidation fund,” with unlimited bailout-takeover authority rife for abuse.
This federal authority will endanger companies across the nation with unlimited government takeovers of their assets, operations, and ownership.
Read it all and fear for our country!
“Down a Rabbit Hole”
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
Summary
Americans for Limited Government has undertaken an analysis of provisions in the Dodd-Frank financial
sector takeover bill, HR 4173.
The analysis shows that the provisions creates a revolving “orderly liquidation fund,” with unlimited bailout-takeover authority rife for abuse.
This federal authority will endanger companies across the nation with unlimited government takeovers of their assets, operations, and ownership.
Read it all and fear for our country!
Toyota rapid acceleration case raises questions of government motives
GetLiberty.org >> Toyota rapid acceleration case raises questions of government motives
"Did the United States government deliberately use its regulatory enforcement power to damage Toyota, and benefit government owned General Motors?"
"Did the United States government deliberately use its regulatory enforcement power to damage Toyota, and benefit government owned General Motors?"
Deficits Are A Symptom. The Problem Is Spending.
Deficits Are A Symptom. The Problem Is Spending. RedState
"The Obama Administration has been in something of a quandary lately as to whether to primarily emphasize its plans to spend more taxpayer money as “stimulus” or to paint itself as fighting against deficits."
"The Obama Administration has been in something of a quandary lately as to whether to primarily emphasize its plans to spend more taxpayer money as “stimulus” or to paint itself as fighting against deficits."
Taxing Canoes and Kayaks
Taxing Canoes and Kayaks [Mackinac Center]
"People who hit Michigan's lakes and streams with their kayaks and canoes may have to pay a $5 fee to the state first as a host of bills looking to tax the state's summer activities are under consideration.
There is a bill that would require private canoes and kayaks to attach a registration decal on their crafts for an annual $5 fee.
'It's not the cost,' said Dwight Walker of Marshall who races kayaks.
'I want less government in my life, and this is just another government regulation to have control of my life.'"
"People who hit Michigan's lakes and streams with their kayaks and canoes may have to pay a $5 fee to the state first as a host of bills looking to tax the state's summer activities are under consideration.
There is a bill that would require private canoes and kayaks to attach a registration decal on their crafts for an annual $5 fee.
'It's not the cost,' said Dwight Walker of Marshall who races kayaks.
'I want less government in my life, and this is just another government regulation to have control of my life.'"
World sizzles to record for the year
World sizzles to record for the year - USATODAY.com
"Marc Morano, a global-warming skeptic who edits the Climate Depot website, says the government 'is playing the climate fear card by hyping predictions and cherry-picking data.'
Joe D'Aleo, a meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel, disagrees, too.
He says oceans are entering a cooling cycle that will lower temperatures.
He says too many of the weather stations NOAA uses are in warmer urban areas.
'The only reliable data set right now is satellite,' D'Aleo says."
"Marc Morano, a global-warming skeptic who edits the Climate Depot website, says the government 'is playing the climate fear card by hyping predictions and cherry-picking data.'
Joe D'Aleo, a meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel, disagrees, too.
He says oceans are entering a cooling cycle that will lower temperatures.
He says too many of the weather stations NOAA uses are in warmer urban areas.
'The only reliable data set right now is satellite,' D'Aleo says."
He came, he saw, he insulted
He came, he saw, he insulted themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"In the latest stop on his “Recovery Summer” tour, rock star President Barack Obama landed in Holland, Michigan Thursday, insulted its congressman, handed American stimulus dollars to a Korean corporation, and proclaimed Obamanomics a success even as Michigan has lost 94,000 jobs since his Recovery Act was enacted.
All in all, another day in the life of an increasingly unpopular president who seems to be living in an alternative universe."
"In the latest stop on his “Recovery Summer” tour, rock star President Barack Obama landed in Holland, Michigan Thursday, insulted its congressman, handed American stimulus dollars to a Korean corporation, and proclaimed Obamanomics a success even as Michigan has lost 94,000 jobs since his Recovery Act was enacted.
All in all, another day in the life of an increasingly unpopular president who seems to be living in an alternative universe."
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
"Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) told the NAACP this week that those who wore sheets lifted them off and are now wearing tea party clothing.
The progressive website ** This was met with great applause from the leftist crowd. **"
The progressive website ** This was met with great applause from the leftist crowd. **"
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A Ten-Step Reset Regimen for the President
Works and Days » A Ten-Step Reset Regimen for the President
"I offer a ten-step healing program for our president in the spirit of our therapeutic age."
This will NEVER happen....Obama is this list!
(HT AtlantaLou)
"I offer a ten-step healing program for our president in the spirit of our therapeutic age."
This will NEVER happen....Obama is this list!
(HT AtlantaLou)
Sanctuary Sanctions
Sanctuary Sanctions - IBD - Investors.com
"The administration said its lawsuit against Arizona was all about the pre-eminence of federal law over state.
Now they say city laws pre-empt federal when it comes to sanctuary for illegals.
Double standard, anyone?"
"The administration said its lawsuit against Arizona was all about the pre-eminence of federal law over state.
Now they say city laws pre-empt federal when it comes to sanctuary for illegals.
Double standard, anyone?"
Karl Rove: My Biggest Mistake in the White House - WSJ.com
Karl Rove: My Biggest Mistake in the White House - WSJ.com
"At the time, we in the Bush White House discussed responding but decided not to relitigate the past.
That was wrong and my mistake: I should have insisted to the president that this was a dagger aimed at his administration's heart.
What Democrats started seven years ago left us less united as a nation to confront foreign challenges and overcome America's enemies."
"At the time, we in the Bush White House discussed responding but decided not to relitigate the past.
That was wrong and my mistake: I should have insisted to the president that this was a dagger aimed at his administration's heart.
What Democrats started seven years ago left us less united as a nation to confront foreign challenges and overcome America's enemies."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
20 Highest Earning Cities in America
20 Highest Earning Cities in America - The Daily Beast
"According to a new Regional Income Earnings Index developed by the Martin Prosperity Institute, Greater Washington, D.C. is the nation's metropolitan region with the highest income.
The index measures income trends across all 342 of America’s metro regions"
This is WRONG!
"According to a new Regional Income Earnings Index developed by the Martin Prosperity Institute, Greater Washington, D.C. is the nation's metropolitan region with the highest income.
The index measures income trends across all 342 of America’s metro regions"
This is WRONG!
Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre
Townhall - Humberto Fontova - Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre
"A few miles into the turbulent sea, 30-year-old Maria Garcia felt someone tugging her sleeve. She looked down and it was her 10-year-old son, Juan. 'Mami, look!' and he pointed behind them toward shore. 'What's those lights?'
'Looks like a boat following us, son,' she stuttered while stroking his hair. 'Calm down, mi hijo (my son). Try to sleep. When you wake up, we'll be with our cousins in a free country. Don't worry.' In fact, Maria suspected the lights belonged to Castro patrol boats coming out to intercept them."
"A few miles into the turbulent sea, 30-year-old Maria Garcia felt someone tugging her sleeve. She looked down and it was her 10-year-old son, Juan. 'Mami, look!' and he pointed behind them toward shore. 'What's those lights?'
'Looks like a boat following us, son,' she stuttered while stroking his hair. 'Calm down, mi hijo (my son). Try to sleep. When you wake up, we'll be with our cousins in a free country. Don't worry.' In fact, Maria suspected the lights belonged to Castro patrol boats coming out to intercept them."
Irish Examiner USA: Why Should Anybody Work?
Irish Examiner USA: Why Should Anybody Work?
"I later learned that the couple had come out of a Brooklyn shelter and were not only getting subsidized housing but also vouchers for furniture; food stamps; free health care from Medicaid, and, of course, welfare. They appeared to be in good health and when I visited their neighbors, I had a chance to meet the young man (who's white) and appeared to be in his early 20s. He complained about how bad the job situation was. 'Man, I can't find work anywhere,' he said.
I was sorely tempted to ask why he didn't apply at one of the local stores that had a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window but that would have been a merely rhetorical question. Minimum-wage jobs can't compete with a full-service welfare system that sucks people into dependency."
"I later learned that the couple had come out of a Brooklyn shelter and were not only getting subsidized housing but also vouchers for furniture; food stamps; free health care from Medicaid, and, of course, welfare. They appeared to be in good health and when I visited their neighbors, I had a chance to meet the young man (who's white) and appeared to be in his early 20s. He complained about how bad the job situation was. 'Man, I can't find work anywhere,' he said.
I was sorely tempted to ask why he didn't apply at one of the local stores that had a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window but that would have been a merely rhetorical question. Minimum-wage jobs can't compete with a full-service welfare system that sucks people into dependency."
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