Wednesday, February 02, 2011
The Municipal Debt Bubble
The Municipal Debt Bubble - Reason Magazine
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes CNSnews.com
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
theblogprof: Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
When Chaos Hits, The Most Organized
Welcome to BlogsLucianneLoves.com
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program MLive.com
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
Lots of new posts on MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
African country set to make breaking wind a crime
African country set to make breaking wind a crime Mail Online
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
Right Turn - The uncivil left
Right Turn - The uncivil left
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling - Law Blog - WSJ
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
Monday, January 31, 2011
The "New Civility" (Cont'd): Actor Richard Dreyfuss On Ed Schultz Praying For Cheney's Death: "NOT Uncivil," "Beautifully Phrased"
theblogprof: The "New Civility" (Cont'd): Actor Richard Dreyfuss On Ed Schultz Praying For Cheney's Death: "NOT Uncivil," "Beautifully Phrased"
"MSNBC’s Ed Schultz calling former Vice President Dick Cheney “an enemy of the country” who should go “to the Promised Land,” is not an example of political incivility but is actually “beautifully phrased,” according to actor Richard Dreyfuss, who is spearheading a nationwide initiative on civics education and civility in political discourse"
"MSNBC’s Ed Schultz calling former Vice President Dick Cheney “an enemy of the country” who should go “to the Promised Land,” is not an example of political incivility but is actually “beautifully phrased,” according to actor Richard Dreyfuss, who is spearheading a nationwide initiative on civics education and civility in political discourse"
Oil over $100 as Egypt protests intensify
FT.com / Middle East & North Africa - Oil over $100 as Egypt protests intensify
"Oil prices broke through the $100 a barrel level for the first time in more than two years, amid market fears that Egypt’s turmoil will hit oil flows."
Bush's fault!
OK, maybe Engler's fault......
"Oil prices broke through the $100 a barrel level for the first time in more than two years, amid market fears that Egypt’s turmoil will hit oil flows."
Bush's fault!
OK, maybe Engler's fault......
As Egypt goes offline US gets internet 'kill switch' bill ready
As Egypt goes offline US gets internet 'kill switch' bill ready
"Senator Susan Collins, a co-sponsor of the bill, said that unlike in Egypt, where the government was using its powers to quell dissent by shutting down the internet, it would not."
RINO!
Use the kill switch on her career!
"Senator Susan Collins, a co-sponsor of the bill, said that unlike in Egypt, where the government was using its powers to quell dissent by shutting down the internet, it would not."
RINO!
Use the kill switch on her career!
Michigan public employees earn twice the compensation as workers in the private sector
Report: Michigan public employees earn twice the compensation as workers in the private sector MLive.com
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will release a report today that shows the average Michigan state employee is compensated at twice the rate of their private-sector counterpart."
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will release a report today that shows the average Michigan state employee is compensated at twice the rate of their private-sector counterpart."
Def Poetry - KRS-One & Doug Fresh - 2nd Quarter
I'm not sure what to think about this but "we still thinking like niggers" seems to get a pass.
Are we two peoples?
Address civil servant productivity
Mark Haveman: Address civil servant productivity StarTribune.com
The more important issue is public sector productivity -- delivering more and better services for the same tax dollars.
Evidence suggests a widening gap between public- and private-sector productivity.
The more important issue is public sector productivity -- delivering more and better services for the same tax dollars.
Evidence suggests a widening gap between public- and private-sector productivity.
Sen. Schumer on the Three Branches of Government
Inside the mind of those who would control and tax us to death!
Moody’s begins treating pensions like bond debt
Moody’s begins treating pensions like bond debt « Calpensions
“Pension underfunding has been driven by weaker-than-expected investment results, previous benefit enhancements and, in some states, failure to pay the annual required contribution to the pension fund,”"
This is a move that may be the first step to fixing this disaster.
“Pension underfunding has been driven by weaker-than-expected investment results, previous benefit enhancements and, in some states, failure to pay the annual required contribution to the pension fund,”"
This is a move that may be the first step to fixing this disaster.
Why Electric Cars Aren’t Selling
Why Electric Cars Aren’t Selling - Hong Kong - WSJ
"To encourage the adoption of plug-in cars, the White House proposed on Jan. 26 to change a tax credit to a US$7,500 cash rebate for electric cars and plug-in hybrids purchases."
Folks, this is outrageous!
"To encourage the adoption of plug-in cars, the White House proposed on Jan. 26 to change a tax credit to a US$7,500 cash rebate for electric cars and plug-in hybrids purchases."
Folks, this is outrageous!
Fiscal Reckoning Draws Closer
Fiscal Reckoning Draws Closer NetRight Daily
"On January 26th, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced that the budget deficit would top $1.5 trillion in 2011, the highest ever on record.
That is mostly because of the unpaid-for $56 billion extension of unemployment benefits and a $120 billion cut in payroll taxes on employees from December’s tax deal."
"On January 26th, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced that the budget deficit would top $1.5 trillion in 2011, the highest ever on record.
That is mostly because of the unpaid-for $56 billion extension of unemployment benefits and a $120 billion cut in payroll taxes on employees from December’s tax deal."
Huizenga to hold town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College
Huizenga to hold town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College MLive.com
"U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, is holding a town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College.
Huizenga, who represents Michigan's 2nd congressional district, will discuss 'federal issues and recent events in Congress' from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 1100.
The public is welcome to attend."
"U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, is holding a town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College.
Huizenga, who represents Michigan's 2nd congressional district, will discuss 'federal issues and recent events in Congress' from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 1100.
The public is welcome to attend."
Irony: Terrorist-enabling CAIR upset that CA man arrested in front of Dearborn mosque with fireworks in car
theblogprof: Irony: Terrorist-enabling CAIR upset that CA man arrested in front of Dearborn mosque with fireworks in car
"Technically, firecrackers are explosive material, but it's not until later that we find out what that material actually is:
Stockham was arraigned Wednesday on one count of a false report or threat of terrorism (a 20 year felony), and one count of explosives possession with unlawful intent (a 15 year felony) for possession of Class-C fireworks."
"Technically, firecrackers are explosive material, but it's not until later that we find out what that material actually is:
Stockham was arraigned Wednesday on one count of a false report or threat of terrorism (a 20 year felony), and one count of explosives possession with unlawful intent (a 15 year felony) for possession of Class-C fireworks."
Verizon's iPhone - A quick reality check
Verizon's iPhone - A quick reality check -The Kim Komando Radio Show
"After years of speculation, Apple's popular iPhone is finally coming to Verizon's network.
But it’s not for everyone.
There are some very compelling reasons not to buy the Verizon iPhone yet.
We can set our watches by Apple's update schedule. Apple should announce the iPhone 5 in June.
So, the current iPhone will be outdated in just a few months.
And upgrading to the iPhone 5 will be costly."
"After years of speculation, Apple's popular iPhone is finally coming to Verizon's network.
But it’s not for everyone.
There are some very compelling reasons not to buy the Verizon iPhone yet.
We can set our watches by Apple's update schedule. Apple should announce the iPhone 5 in June.
So, the current iPhone will be outdated in just a few months.
And upgrading to the iPhone 5 will be costly."
From the Plastic Age of Vinyl Records to the Digital Age: Your Phone is Now Becoming Your Wallet
CARPE DIEM: From the Plastic Age of Vinyl Records to the Digital Age: Your Phone is Now Becoming Your Wallet
"But by the end of the year you may not even think twice about reaching for your phone to pay at the register instead of fumbling for your credit card"
"But by the end of the year you may not even think twice about reaching for your phone to pay at the register instead of fumbling for your credit card"
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