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"Now, there’s a strong argument to be made that if the government is setting the table and preparing the dinner, it should be able to choose the menu.
But that argument is not being made; on the contrary, those who want soda omitted from the items obtainable by food stamps are making the link between health and public spending."
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Voters Are Much Less Optimistic About Black-White Relations
Voters Are Much Less Optimistic About Black-White Relations - Rasmussen Reports™
"just 36% of voters now say relations between blacks and whites are getting better."
"just 36% of voters now say relations between blacks and whites are getting better."
Tennessee state workers to ask for 7 percent raise
Tennessee state workers to ask for 7 percent raise tennessean.com The Tennessean
"The Tennessee State Employees Association said Tuesday that it will ask lawmakers for a 7 percent pay increase next year to make up for a wage freeze and the cancellation of a bonus tied to state revenues."
"The Tennessee State Employees Association said Tuesday that it will ask lawmakers for a 7 percent pay increase next year to make up for a wage freeze and the cancellation of a bonus tied to state revenues."
Woman charged with stabbing, biting security guard during alleged shoplifting incident at Kmart
Woman charged with stabbing, biting security guard during alleged shoplifting incident at Kmart MLive.com
"According to a Muskegon Township Police Department report, Robertson was stealing four cans of air freshener and seven twin packs of deodorant"
This thugette either had serious stink problems or this shoplifting was just her regular daily "shopping".
It's the culture, stupid
"According to a Muskegon Township Police Department report, Robertson was stealing four cans of air freshener and seven twin packs of deodorant"
This thugette either had serious stink problems or this shoplifting was just her regular daily "shopping".
It's the culture, stupid
Coldest winter in 1,000 years on its way
Coldest winter in 1,000 years on its way - RT
"The change is reportedly connected with the speed of the Gulf Stream, which has shrunk in half in just the last couple of years.
Polish scientists say that it means the stream will not be able to compensate for the cold from the Arctic winds.
According to them, when the stream is completely stopped, a new Ice Age will begin in Europe."
Well, at least they're scientists, not fat, massage parlor molesters.
"The change is reportedly connected with the speed of the Gulf Stream, which has shrunk in half in just the last couple of years.
Polish scientists say that it means the stream will not be able to compensate for the cold from the Arctic winds.
According to them, when the stream is completely stopped, a new Ice Age will begin in Europe."
Well, at least they're scientists, not fat, massage parlor molesters.
Woman, 81, jailed in vote-fraud case
Woman, 81, jailed in vote-fraud case
"After investigating the complaint for more than a year, Attorney General Greg Abbott's office sought a warrant for Comparin's arrest Sept. 30.
“Investigations take time, and we're very thorough,” said Tom Kelley, a spokesman for Abbott."
Yeah, right.
"After investigating the complaint for more than a year, Attorney General Greg Abbott's office sought a warrant for Comparin's arrest Sept. 30.
“Investigations take time, and we're very thorough,” said Tom Kelley, a spokesman for Abbott."
Yeah, right.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
License Plate Recognition System To Be Installed At Mackinac Bridge
9&10 News - License Plate Recognition System To Be Installed At Mackinac Bridge
"The Mackinac County Sheriff says the only time the system would capture any data is if it has a reason to."
Oooh K...so the system makes the decision?
"The Mackinac County Sheriff says the only time the system would capture any data is if it has a reason to."
Oooh K...so the system makes the decision?
Is Quebec the Future of the U.S.?
Pajamas Media » Is Quebec the Future of the U.S.?
"But even if Quebec remains in the Canadian family, its future looks problematic.
It is the highest taxed jurisdiction on the North American continent, and taxes in general, value added or GST surtaxes, and user fees are waistlining out by the year.
Indeed, a new user fee will shortly be piled onto our single-payer medicare system, which is already prohibitively costly and seems almost totally dysfunctional.
Patients wait inordinately long before being treated, are often released prematurely, and some die on corridor gurneys.
For these undoubted benefits Quebec has earmarked approximately 40% of its program spending, which is, admittedly, a Canadian problem as well. (Americans, take heed, and remember, Michael Moore is a sicko liar.)"
"But even if Quebec remains in the Canadian family, its future looks problematic.
It is the highest taxed jurisdiction on the North American continent, and taxes in general, value added or GST surtaxes, and user fees are waistlining out by the year.
Indeed, a new user fee will shortly be piled onto our single-payer medicare system, which is already prohibitively costly and seems almost totally dysfunctional.
Patients wait inordinately long before being treated, are often released prematurely, and some die on corridor gurneys.
For these undoubted benefits Quebec has earmarked approximately 40% of its program spending, which is, admittedly, a Canadian problem as well. (Americans, take heed, and remember, Michael Moore is a sicko liar.)"
IRS Answered Only 8.8% of 352,758 Telephone Calls From Deaf Taxpayers
TaxProf Blog: IRS Answered Only 8.8% of 352,758 Telephone Calls From Deaf Taxpayers
"The Level of Service for the TTY/TDD toll-free telephone line for the 2010 Filing Season was 8.8%, the lowest Level of Service since the 2003 Filing Season when it was 6.2%.
The TTY/TDD product line Level of Service has consistently provided the lowest Level of Service among all of the Customer Account Services Enterprise product lines."
"The Level of Service for the TTY/TDD toll-free telephone line for the 2010 Filing Season was 8.8%, the lowest Level of Service since the 2003 Filing Season when it was 6.2%.
The TTY/TDD product line Level of Service has consistently provided the lowest Level of Service among all of the Customer Account Services Enterprise product lines."
Illinois Pays More Than Mexico as Cash-Strapped States Sell Bonds Overseas
Illinois Pays More Than Mexico as Cash-Strapped States Sell Bonds Overseas - Bloomberg
"The state sold one-fifth of the federally subsidized securities abroad the next month, tapping investors who are the fastest-growing source of borrowed cash for U.S. municipalities.
Illinois, with the lowest credit rating of any state from Moody’s Investors Service, dangled yields higher than Mexico, which defaulted on debt in 1982, and Portugal, which costs more to insure against missed payments."
"The state sold one-fifth of the federally subsidized securities abroad the next month, tapping investors who are the fastest-growing source of borrowed cash for U.S. municipalities.
Illinois, with the lowest credit rating of any state from Moody’s Investors Service, dangled yields higher than Mexico, which defaulted on debt in 1982, and Portugal, which costs more to insure against missed payments."
Monday, October 04, 2010
American Thinker: How to Win the Trade War with the Democrats
American Thinker: How to Win the Trade War with the Democrats: "There are three positions on trade when a country is being punched out by mercantilists:
1. Unilateral Free Trade. This is the Republican establishment's pacifist strategy of just taking the punches to afford an example to the rest of the world. This has been U.S. policy for three decades.
2. Protectionism. This is liberal Democrats' 'industrial policy' strategy of protecting government-preferred industries with tariffs and subsidies. President GW Bush did it with respect to steel and was forced by the WTO to back down. President Obama did it with respect to tires produced in China and succeeded in enforcing it.
3. Balanced Trade. This is the conservative pro-free-market strategy of balancing exports with imports in order to defeat the mercantilist strategy of maximizing exports and minimizing imports. It takes advantage of a special WTO rule that lets trade deficit countries impose import duties or limitations in order to bring trade into reasonable balance."
1. Unilateral Free Trade. This is the Republican establishment's pacifist strategy of just taking the punches to afford an example to the rest of the world. This has been U.S. policy for three decades.
2. Protectionism. This is liberal Democrats' 'industrial policy' strategy of protecting government-preferred industries with tariffs and subsidies. President GW Bush did it with respect to steel and was forced by the WTO to back down. President Obama did it with respect to tires produced in China and succeeded in enforcing it.
3. Balanced Trade. This is the conservative pro-free-market strategy of balancing exports with imports in order to defeat the mercantilist strategy of maximizing exports and minimizing imports. It takes advantage of a special WTO rule that lets trade deficit countries impose import duties or limitations in order to bring trade into reasonable balance."
Witnesses in Defense Dept. Report Suggest Cover-Up of 9/11 Findings
FOXNews.com - EXCLUSIVE: Witnesses in Defense Dept. Report Suggest Cover-Up of 9/11 Findings
"A document obtained and witnesses interviewed by Fox News raise new questions over whether there was an effort by the Defense Department to cover up a pre-9/11 military intelligence program known as 'Able Danger.'"
"A document obtained and witnesses interviewed by Fox News raise new questions over whether there was an effort by the Defense Department to cover up a pre-9/11 military intelligence program known as 'Able Danger.'"
10 former San Diego city employees will split $61 million in pensions
CALIFORNIA PENSION REFORM » 10 former San Diego city employees will split $61 million in pensions
"Ten former San Diego city employees will split $61 million dollars for the rest of their lives.
Did they win the lottery?
No – they will receive it in payouts from the City of San Diego pension system"
"Ten former San Diego city employees will split $61 million dollars for the rest of their lives.
Did they win the lottery?
No – they will receive it in payouts from the City of San Diego pension system"
Illinois Leads Underfunded U.S. Pensions
Illinois Leads Underfunded U.S. Pensions - BusinessWeek
"To rank the municipal pension funding levels for the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the Bloomberg Municipal Data Team and the Municipal Fundamentals Team collected and supplemented data from The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, a set of government financial statements.
Data is for states' respective fiscal year ends, current as of August 20, 2010."
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"To rank the municipal pension funding levels for the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the Bloomberg Municipal Data Team and the Municipal Fundamentals Team collected and supplemented data from The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, a set of government financial statements.
Data is for states' respective fiscal year ends, current as of August 20, 2010."
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How Are the Benefits? For Members of Congress, Not Too Shabby
FOXNews.com - How Are the Benefits? For Members of Congress, Not Too Shabby
"A little-known benefit drew some attention Wednesday after it was reported that the family of the late West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd will be paid his $193,000 salary next year.
That's just the tip of the benefits iceberg that comes with being a venerable member of Congress."
"A little-known benefit drew some attention Wednesday after it was reported that the family of the late West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd will be paid his $193,000 salary next year.
That's just the tip of the benefits iceberg that comes with being a venerable member of Congress."
Conyers lost driver's license after renewal check bounced
Conyers lost driver's license after renewal check bounced - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) lost his driver’s license temporarily this summer because he bounced the check used to pay the renewal fee"
"Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) lost his driver’s license temporarily this summer because he bounced the check used to pay the renewal fee"
Livonia mulling 1% fee on taxes
Livonia mulling 1% fee on taxes freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Livonia might charge its residents a 1% administrative fee to collect their property taxes, beginning with the December tax bill."
If they can, they will tax.
"Livonia might charge its residents a 1% administrative fee to collect their property taxes, beginning with the December tax bill."
If they can, they will tax.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Manhattan couple booted from cruise over 'Jew slur' fight
Manhattan couple booted from cruise over 'Jew slur' fight - NYPOST.com
"Broadway producer Gloria Sher, 82, and her husband, Frederick Evans, 91, said they were ordered off the luxury liner after their obscenity-filled argument with someone they claim had made an anti-Semitic remark during a stately black-tie dinner."
Not news at all but nice to see some rich big mouths kicked off cuz of their shear obnoxiousness!
And landing in Quebec no less!
Precious....
"Broadway producer Gloria Sher, 82, and her husband, Frederick Evans, 91, said they were ordered off the luxury liner after their obscenity-filled argument with someone they claim had made an anti-Semitic remark during a stately black-tie dinner."
Not news at all but nice to see some rich big mouths kicked off cuz of their shear obnoxiousness!
And landing in Quebec no less!
Precious....
Big Ten Blog - ESPN
Big Ten Blog - ESPN
"Robinson set a Michigan single-game total offense record (383 yards) in the opener against Connecticut and has since broken his own mark twice.
He has 905 rushing yards and 1,008 passing yards with more than a half-season to play.
Robinson has eclipsed 100 rushing yards in each of his first five games."
I HATE UM but this guy is a dream to watch.
Next Saturday, MSU v UM baby!
"Robinson set a Michigan single-game total offense record (383 yards) in the opener against Connecticut and has since broken his own mark twice.
He has 905 rushing yards and 1,008 passing yards with more than a half-season to play.
Robinson has eclipsed 100 rushing yards in each of his first five games."
I HATE UM but this guy is a dream to watch.
Next Saturday, MSU v UM baby!
"One Nation" (Of Commies, Unions, & Other Leftist Extremists)...Trashing The Mall
Marooned In Marin: "One Nation" (Of Commies, Unions, & Other Leftist Extremists)...Trashing The Mall
"Today was the day that an assortment of Left-wing groups, labor unions, Democrats and the NAACCP rallied on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 'counter' the genuine grassroots Tea Party movement."
"Today was the day that an assortment of Left-wing groups, labor unions, Democrats and the NAACCP rallied on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 'counter' the genuine grassroots Tea Party movement."
Saturday, October 02, 2010
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE:
Instapundit » Blog Archive » THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE: Staying On Message.
Yes, don’t get distracted.
As this NPR story suggests, the powers-that-be would like nothing better than to see the Tea Party morph into a social-conservative movement instead of a small-government movement.
They can handle the former, but not the latter.
THE NEW TEA PARTY CHALLENGE: Staying On Message.
Yes, don’t get distracted.
As this NPR story suggests, the powers-that-be would like nothing better than to see the Tea Party morph into a social-conservative movement instead of a small-government movement.
They can handle the former, but not the latter.
Friday, October 01, 2010
US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala
My Way News - US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala
"The NIH-funded experiment, which ran from 1946 to 1948, was uncovered by a Wellesley College medical historian.
It apparently was conducted to test if penicillin, then relatively new, could prevent some sexually transmitted infections.
The study came up with no useful information and was hidden for decades."
Umm...democrat president, congress....liberal college.......no news here folks.....just go home....
"The NIH-funded experiment, which ran from 1946 to 1948, was uncovered by a Wellesley College medical historian.
It apparently was conducted to test if penicillin, then relatively new, could prevent some sexually transmitted infections.
The study came up with no useful information and was hidden for decades."
Umm...democrat president, congress....liberal college.......no news here folks.....just go home....
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment” - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”"
“We figured out a surefire way around the First Amendment”"
An insider look at City Hall
CityWatch - An insider look at City Hall
"The real reason the Mayor for Life is pulling the plug is that Chicago is broke, running out of cash, with no attractive alternatives."
"The real reason the Mayor for Life is pulling the plug is that Chicago is broke, running out of cash, with no attractive alternatives."
Meredith Whitney's new target: The states - Fortune Finance
Meredith Whitney's new target: The states - Fortune Finance
"The full rankings:
Worst states
1. California
2. New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio (tie)
3. Michigan
4. Georgia
5. New York
6. Florida"
This is not new news.
When will we recognise the tsunami of debt that is already on its way to our states?
"The full rankings:
Worst states
1. California
2. New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio (tie)
3. Michigan
4. Georgia
5. New York
6. Florida"
This is not new news.
When will we recognise the tsunami of debt that is already on its way to our states?
The Is What a Radical Republican Looks Like
"The Is What a Radical Republican Looks Like
October 1, 2010 12:12 P.M. By Kevin D. Williamson
Being a former member of the Republican party, I don’t often indulge my occasional desire to offer the GOP messaging advice.
But every time I hear Barack Obama say something like this . . .
It took time to free the slaves. It took time for women to get the vote.
. . . I wish the Republicans would response with an ad that says: “Yes, it took time to free the slaves.
Time and a Republican president.
One who had the courage of his convictions.”
As for women’s suffrage, the debate about the relative timing and importance of enfranchising women versus enfranchising blacks took place almost entirely within the Republican party.
You know the famous episode in which Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting?
The evidence against her was a note she sent to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, informing her that she had “positively voted the Republican ticket — straight.”
Take that, Rahm.
Frederick Douglass should be as much the face of the Republican party as Reagan and Goldwater.
If the GOP had any brains (I know, I know!) it would spend a fair amount of money reminding the world: This is what a radical Republican looks like:"
When will our republican party leaders own up to the courage of the republicans of old?
Employers face equality law nightmare as Coalition pushes ahead with Harriet Harman's Act
Employers face equality law nightmare as Coalition pushes ahead with Harriet Harman's Act Mail Online
"New equality laws masterminded by Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman have come into force today, threatening to create a political correctness minefield for recession-hit businesses.
Under the Act, vegans, teetotallers and atheists are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups while gipsies and travellers will get special favours because of the 'many socio-economic disadvantages' they face.
There is also a provision which extends protection from third party harassment, meaning employers have a responsibility to shield their staff, where possible, from abuse by customers.
This has led to fears that bosses could be sued for jokes or comments that staff overhear and find offensive - even if it is not directed at or about them.
The Act, which ministers claim will help stamp out pay discrimination, have been slammed by employer groups who claim it will cost £189million to implement."
I might imagine that "jokes" about conservatives or rich people are not covered.....right
"New equality laws masterminded by Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman have come into force today, threatening to create a political correctness minefield for recession-hit businesses.
Under the Act, vegans, teetotallers and atheists are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups while gipsies and travellers will get special favours because of the 'many socio-economic disadvantages' they face.
There is also a provision which extends protection from third party harassment, meaning employers have a responsibility to shield their staff, where possible, from abuse by customers.
This has led to fears that bosses could be sued for jokes or comments that staff overhear and find offensive - even if it is not directed at or about them.
The Act, which ministers claim will help stamp out pay discrimination, have been slammed by employer groups who claim it will cost £189million to implement."
I might imagine that "jokes" about conservatives or rich people are not covered.....right
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