Borders: A ‘MEGA’ Bankruptcy for Michigan [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The MEGA program, created in 1995, offers tax breaks to companies that invest or locate in Michigan. Waldenbooks chose Michigan over Tennessee and received a reported $7.7 million tax credit."
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Muskegon County commissioners consider buying laptops for themselves
Muskegon County commissioners consider buying laptops for themselves MLive.com
"Jager voted against soliciting bids, requesting that the board hold off until specifics can be researched.
He also pointed out that he bought a computer after he was elected in November because he figured it was his responsibility.
“I shouldn't run if I don't have the tools for my job,” Jager said."
Finally, we have a county commissioner who understands that he is dealing with other people's money.
You go, Alan!
And read the comments after the article.
The people are speaking!
"Jager voted against soliciting bids, requesting that the board hold off until specifics can be researched.
He also pointed out that he bought a computer after he was elected in November because he figured it was his responsibility.
“I shouldn't run if I don't have the tools for my job,” Jager said."
Finally, we have a county commissioner who understands that he is dealing with other people's money.
You go, Alan!
And read the comments after the article.
The people are speaking!
Saturday, February 05, 2011
The Tuscon Tea Party Needs Your Help
The Tuscon Tea Party Needs Your Help – Local Authorities Are Trying to Silence These Patriots The Gateway Pundit
"The Tucson Tea Party needs your help.
Please pass this on…."
Anyone who stands tall will be attacked.
Are we the "jews in 1936 Germany" or will we fight back?
Or are we just frogs placed in warm water?
"The Tucson Tea Party needs your help.
Please pass this on…."
Anyone who stands tall will be attacked.
Are we the "jews in 1936 Germany" or will we fight back?
Or are we just frogs placed in warm water?
Everybody Does It? Really?
Everybody Does It? Really? - WSJ.com
"Everybody does it?
Think it through and you will see that this is a stunning indictment of the American left."
"Everybody does it?
Think it through and you will see that this is a stunning indictment of the American left."
Gallup: Obama's Approval Rating Most Polarized Of Any President's 2nd Year Ever
theblogprof: Gallup: Obama's Approval Rating Most Polarized Of Any President's 2nd Year Ever
"My question is...
WHO THE HECK ARE THE 13% OF REPUBLICANS THAT LIKE WHAT THE GUY IS DOING???
Some 'uniter' Obama turned out to be, eh?"
"My question is...
WHO THE HECK ARE THE 13% OF REPUBLICANS THAT LIKE WHAT THE GUY IS DOING???
Some 'uniter' Obama turned out to be, eh?"
Church leaders examining whether a miracle occurred at Jackson Catholic Middle School after student claims to have seen image of Jesus Christ on wafer
"During the day, as adult volunteers sat near it, a student claimed to see the image of Jesus on the wafer."
Imagine if the student saw the image on a Pizza Hut pizza?
Or, even better!
If Muhammud's image was on a was on a slab of Chili's baby back ribs!
Obama Well Knows What Chaos He Has Unleashed
American Thinker: Obama Well Knows What Chaos He Has Unleashed
"The question is justifiably asked: Do they truly believe that the next regime that comes to power will have the interests of the U.S. and the West at heart?
My fear is that Obama is not naïve at all, but he instead knows only too well what he is doing, for he is eagerly promoting Islamic power in the world while diminishing the West and Israel, however much innocent blood will flow as a result."
I suspect this fear is shared by most leaders of the free world.
"The question is justifiably asked: Do they truly believe that the next regime that comes to power will have the interests of the U.S. and the West at heart?
My fear is that Obama is not naïve at all, but he instead knows only too well what he is doing, for he is eagerly promoting Islamic power in the world while diminishing the West and Israel, however much innocent blood will flow as a result."
I suspect this fear is shared by most leaders of the free world.
America's jobless recovery: So this is the new year?
America's jobless recovery: So this is the new year? The Economist
"So for another month, Americans will wait, frustrated and uncertain, to see when growth will once again mean new employment opportunities."
"So for another month, Americans will wait, frustrated and uncertain, to see when growth will once again mean new employment opportunities."
The Obama Administration betrays Britain to appease the Russians over New START
The Obama Administration betrays Britain to appease the Russians over New START – Telegraph Blogs
The latest revelation from Wikileaks is the most damaging so far to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.
The disclosure in The Telegraph today that the Obama Administration “secretly agreed to give the Russians sensitive information on Britain’s nuclear deterrent to persuade them to sign a key treaty” points to an astonishing betrayal of America’s closest friend and ally, that may have significant implications for the relationship between David Cameron and Barack Obama.
Totally ignored by the American MSM.
Remember the cold war days (Oh, how we miss you Ronnie and Maggie!) when we would imprison traitors in our own government?
The latest revelation from Wikileaks is the most damaging so far to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.
The disclosure in The Telegraph today that the Obama Administration “secretly agreed to give the Russians sensitive information on Britain’s nuclear deterrent to persuade them to sign a key treaty” points to an astonishing betrayal of America’s closest friend and ally, that may have significant implications for the relationship between David Cameron and Barack Obama.
Totally ignored by the American MSM.
Remember the cold war days (Oh, how we miss you Ronnie and Maggie!) when we would imprison traitors in our own government?
Reagan Super Bowl XLV Tribute - This video will be shown just before kic...
To think that we once had a Ronald Reagan and we now have Barry O'carter.......
Michigan asparagus growers get combat pay as foot soldiers in the war on drugs
Michigan asparagus growers get combat pay as foot soldiers in the war on drugs
"Michigan asparagus farmers have until April 8 to sign up for their share of the $15 million ear-marked to compensate them for the hit they took in the country's war on drugs — when Congress pulled the plug on their market by encouraging South American farmers to grow asparagus instead of drugs.
A news release from the Michigan Farm Bureau Friday said the 'vast majority' of Michigan's 150 asparagus growers should be eligible for up to $100,000 per producer, part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help make up for losses suffered after Congress, in 1991, awarded farmers in Peru, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador unlimited duty-free entry to U.S. markets.
That put Michigan and other US asparagus producers into competition with farmers in those countries.
Peru has a 12-month production cycle and near-ideal growing conditions."
And we all know that COMPETITION is bad.
Our country is out of control!
"Michigan asparagus farmers have until April 8 to sign up for their share of the $15 million ear-marked to compensate them for the hit they took in the country's war on drugs — when Congress pulled the plug on their market by encouraging South American farmers to grow asparagus instead of drugs.
A news release from the Michigan Farm Bureau Friday said the 'vast majority' of Michigan's 150 asparagus growers should be eligible for up to $100,000 per producer, part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help make up for losses suffered after Congress, in 1991, awarded farmers in Peru, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador unlimited duty-free entry to U.S. markets.
That put Michigan and other US asparagus producers into competition with farmers in those countries.
Peru has a 12-month production cycle and near-ideal growing conditions."
And we all know that COMPETITION is bad.
Our country is out of control!
Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
theblogprof: Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
"Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
Let me make one thing clear - the Obama administration is acting like a regime.
One aspect of a regime is self-imposed carte blanche control of everything.
In this case, a federal judge told Obama that he cannot put a moratorium on offshore drilling.
Obama did it anyway by going through the Department of the Interior headed by the incompetent Ken Salazar (the bad guy in Resident Evil 4 for the Wii)
That same judge is now finding the Obama regime in contempt."
The financial penalties will be paid for by the US taxpayer.
Is this a great country or what?
"Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
Let me make one thing clear - the Obama administration is acting like a regime.
One aspect of a regime is self-imposed carte blanche control of everything.
In this case, a federal judge told Obama that he cannot put a moratorium on offshore drilling.
Obama did it anyway by going through the Department of the Interior headed by the incompetent Ken Salazar (the bad guy in Resident Evil 4 for the Wii)
That same judge is now finding the Obama regime in contempt."
The financial penalties will be paid for by the US taxpayer.
Is this a great country or what?
Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally | MLive.com
Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally MLive.com
"Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally"
A totally bogus and worthless "study" from the nanny-state and paid for by your tax dollars.
How 'bout a study on heart attacks on April 15th of every year?
"Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally"
A totally bogus and worthless "study" from the nanny-state and paid for by your tax dollars.
How 'bout a study on heart attacks on April 15th of every year?
Health care fraud no longer a faceless crime | MLive.com
Health care fraud no longer a faceless crime MLive.com
"Medicare and Medicaid scams cost taxpayers more than $60 billion a year"
Face it, scamming the government at every level is way easier than work.
Ask any SEIU member.
"Medicare and Medicaid scams cost taxpayers more than $60 billion a year"
Face it, scamming the government at every level is way easier than work.
Ask any SEIU member.
Michigan income tax rollback: Done deal or bad idea?
Michigan income tax rollback: Done deal or bad idea? MLive.com
"Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said no decision has been made yet as the new Republican governor puts together a budget proposal to be presented Feb. 17."
"Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said no decision has been made yet as the new Republican governor puts together a budget proposal to be presented Feb. 17."
Dump Dick Lugar
Pajamas Media » Dump Dick Lugar
Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) ties with Orrin Hatch as the longest serving Republican in the Senate. When Lugar faces primary voters next year, Republicans should choose someone else.
Here are five reasons why.
1) He’s Fiscally Irresponsible.
2) He’s a Foe of the Second Amendment.
3) He Supports Amnesty and He’s Weak on Illegal Immigration.
4) His Version of Bipartisanship Is Going Along with the Democrats.
5) We Can Do Better.
Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) ties with Orrin Hatch as the longest serving Republican in the Senate. When Lugar faces primary voters next year, Republicans should choose someone else.
Here are five reasons why.
1) He’s Fiscally Irresponsible.
2) He’s a Foe of the Second Amendment.
3) He Supports Amnesty and He’s Weak on Illegal Immigration.
4) His Version of Bipartisanship Is Going Along with the Democrats.
5) We Can Do Better.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro out of jail, ordered not to gamble
Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro out of jail, ordered not to gamble MLive.com
"Alleged Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro has been released from jail, and has been ordered not to gamble or visit any casinos.
DeMiro, accused of stealing up to $3.9 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
"ordered not to gamble....."????????
This crook stole $4 MILLION bucks from us taxpayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Alleged Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro has been released from jail, and has been ordered not to gamble or visit any casinos.
DeMiro, accused of stealing up to $3.9 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
"ordered not to gamble....."????????
This crook stole $4 MILLION bucks from us taxpayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Illinois: Pension Debacle Poster Child
Today, Illinois’ unfunded pension liability is estimated to be $78 billion.
How did we get here?
Let’s call it the “Four Rules of Too” for public employees whose salaries are too high; contributions are too low; plans are too bloated; and retirement is too early.
As the following chart regarding the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) shows, over the last decade teacher salaries have risen by 7% per year or 96% compounded and the pension cost (Pension Benefit Obligation) taxpayers are responsible for has gone up 116%.
Dedicated Public Safety Millage Election
Dedicated Public Safety Millage Election - Norton Shores, Michigan
"On February 22, 2011, the City of Norton Shores will have a special election for a Fire and Police Millage.
This millage would allow City Council to levy up to 2 mills for 10 years.
The millage would provide funds specifically for Fire and Police Services.
Please see attached items for more information."
"On February 22, 2011, the City of Norton Shores will have a special election for a Fire and Police Millage.
This millage would allow City Council to levy up to 2 mills for 10 years.
The millage would provide funds specifically for Fire and Police Services.
Please see attached items for more information."
Why Is Wall Street So Addicted to Prestige Colleges?
"The snobbery is very precise: you have to go to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford and, perhaps, Wharton.
(I do have my Wharton "diploma", fuck you losers....)
And the reason for this is not the belief that these schools provide the best education—in fact, many of those evaluating job candidates were critical of the education offered by these schools.
Rather, it seems that the elite firms are simply using getting into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Standford and Wharton as a proxy for intelligence."
Well that "proxy for intelligence" worked out well....right?
And they're not kind to Cornell, UoM....and MSU is the equivalent of spinach on your teeth at the Queen's tea.
A Perfect Storm for Wheat
HEARD ON THE STREET: A Perfect Storm for Wheat - WSJ.com
"The global wheat market is caught between freezing winds and a sirocco.
Prices, up 13% since the start of December, likely will keep rising."
"The global wheat market is caught between freezing winds and a sirocco.
Prices, up 13% since the start of December, likely will keep rising."
Measure would undo caregiver unionization
Measure would undo caregiver unionization livingstondaily.com Livingston Daily
"For two years, Paulette Silverson's subsidy checks have been docked for union dues at her private, at-home day care in Brighton Township."
"For two years, Paulette Silverson's subsidy checks have been docked for union dues at her private, at-home day care in Brighton Township."
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Hero Col. West
Col West is from southern Florida, a bastion of the Democratic Party.
He won in a walk. This video is worth the viewing.
This new Congressman was an extremely popular commander in Iraq .
He was forced to retire because during an intense combat action a few of his men were captured.
At the same time his men had captured one of the guys who were with the Iraqis who captured his men. Knowing that time was crucial and his interrogators were not getting anywhere with the prisoner COL West took matters into his own hands.
He burst into the room and demanded thru an interpreter that the prisoner tell him where his men were being taken.
The prisoner refused so COL West took out his pistol and placed it into the prisoner's crotch and fired.
Then the COL told the prisoner that the next shot would not miss.
So the prisoner said he would show where the American service members were being taken.
The Americans were rescued.
Some one filed a report on incorrect handling of prisoners.
COL West was forced to retire.
COL West was just elected in November 2010 to Congress from Florida .
During the elections he was part of a panel on how to handle or how to relate to Muslims.
You will see his answer here.
Here is one of the new congressmen from Florida explaining very definitively in just over a minute the truth about Islam.
Please watch and if you agree; please forward it to your friends, if you disagree, please hit the "delete" button.
http://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/takeaction.asp?id=384
Union study says Michigan's public employees are not overpaid
Union study says Michigan's public employees are not overpaid MLive.com
"But Thursday’s study by Jeffrey Keefe for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington found when educational attainment is factored in, public wages are out of line with the private sector only to the extent they’re less."
Let's see the study!
"But Thursday’s study by Jeffrey Keefe for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington found when educational attainment is factored in, public wages are out of line with the private sector only to the extent they’re less."
Let's see the study!
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
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