Althouse: "The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service."
"'The process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service.'
FDR wrote in 1937, quoted by Real Clear Politics:
Yes, public workers may demand fair treatment, wrote Roosevelt.
But, he wrote,
'I want to emphasize my conviction that militant tactics have no place' in the public sector.
'A strike of public employees manifests nothing less than an intent on their part to prevent or obstruct the operations of Government.'"
Saturday, February 19, 2011
IRS Would Add 5,000 Employees Under Obama’s Budget Proposal
IRS Would Add 5,000 Employees Under Obama’s Budget Proposal - Bloomberg
"President Barack Obama proposed increasing the budget for the Internal Revenue Service by 9.4 percent to hire more than 5,000 new employees,"
"President Barack Obama proposed increasing the budget for the Internal Revenue Service by 9.4 percent to hire more than 5,000 new employees,"
Friday, February 18, 2011
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban creates company to challenge BCS system
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban creates company to challenge BCS system - ESPN Dallas
"Cuban's basic idea is to keep the bowl system but make it more profitable for programs to qualify for his playoffs than to participate in a bowl.
'Put $500 million in the bank and go to all the schools and pay them money as an option,' Cuban told ESPNDallas.com in December.
'Say, 'Look, I'm going to give you X amount every five years.
In exchange, you say if you're picked for the playoff system, you'll go.''"
"Cuban's basic idea is to keep the bowl system but make it more profitable for programs to qualify for his playoffs than to participate in a bowl.
'Put $500 million in the bank and go to all the schools and pay them money as an option,' Cuban told ESPNDallas.com in December.
'Say, 'Look, I'm going to give you X amount every five years.
In exchange, you say if you're picked for the playoff system, you'll go.''"
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content | MLive.com
Below are some of the "lyrics" from the viral video that may send this idiot to prison.
I don't know if he needs prison.
I do know he needs some help.
And we need some protection from this pre-monster.
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content MLive.com
“See how long it takes to make your panties mine”
(wide shot of the children)
“I'll add some foreplay in just to make it fun”
(close up of girl laughing)
“I want you to suck on my testes until I spurt in your face”
(close up of girl covering her mouth)
“I'll lick on your chewie”
(close up of two girls covering their mouths)
“I want to stick my index finger in your anus”
(close up of boy making a shocked face)
“I'll be the bus riding your ass up and down my town”
(close up of boy with grossed-out look on his face)
“I'm gonna use my sausage to make fettucine, then for dessert have a Harry Houdini”
(close up of girl laughing and rocking)
I don't know if he needs prison.
I do know he needs some help.
And we need some protection from this pre-monster.
Lyrics from Evan Emory video include graphic adult content MLive.com
“See how long it takes to make your panties mine”
(wide shot of the children)
“I'll add some foreplay in just to make it fun”
(close up of girl laughing)
“I want you to suck on my testes until I spurt in your face”
(close up of girl covering her mouth)
“I'll lick on your chewie”
(close up of two girls covering their mouths)
“I want to stick my index finger in your anus”
(close up of boy making a shocked face)
“I'll be the bus riding your ass up and down my town”
(close up of boy with grossed-out look on his face)
“I'm gonna use my sausage to make fettucine, then for dessert have a Harry Houdini”
(close up of girl laughing and rocking)
8-Year-Old Suspended From School for Jesus Drawing
8-Year-Old Suspended From School for Jesus Drawing
"Taunton, Massachusetts, public school officials suspended a second grader for drawing a stick figure of Jesus on the cross after his teacher instructed the class to draw an image that reminded them of Christmas.
The eight-year-old special needs boy was then required to undergo violence counseling before officials allowed him to return to school."
"Taunton, Massachusetts, public school officials suspended a second grader for drawing a stick figure of Jesus on the cross after his teacher instructed the class to draw an image that reminded them of Christmas.
The eight-year-old special needs boy was then required to undergo violence counseling before officials allowed him to return to school."
Benefits in Balance
Benefits in Balance, James Hohman, Public-Sector Fringe Benefits [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"...examine what happens when workers switch jobs from the private to the public sector.
Available data show that, on average, a worker who leaves a private-sector job on Tuesday finds himself making 8 to 28 percent more if he starts working for the government on Thursday, although it's unlikely his education and skill levels leapt that much on Wednesday.
Moreover, the extra pay premium probably increases the longer he remains on the public’s dime."
"...examine what happens when workers switch jobs from the private to the public sector.
Available data show that, on average, a worker who leaves a private-sector job on Tuesday finds himself making 8 to 28 percent more if he starts working for the government on Thursday, although it's unlikely his education and skill levels leapt that much on Wednesday.
Moreover, the extra pay premium probably increases the longer he remains on the public’s dime."
Thursday, February 17, 2011
$300K Combined Salaries for Granholm and Mulhern at Cal-Berkeley
$300K Combined Salaries for Granholm and Mulhern at Cal-Berkeley [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband will each teach two classes at the University of California-Berkeley in 2011 as part of a combined $300,000 deal, according to documents released by the school in response to a Michigan Capitol Confidential freedom of information request."
"Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband will each teach two classes at the University of California-Berkeley in 2011 as part of a combined $300,000 deal, according to documents released by the school in response to a Michigan Capitol Confidential freedom of information request."
Budget Battle: Democrats Who Left State are Located
Budget Battle: Democrats Who Left State are Located Today's TMJ4 - Milwaukee,
"Democratic State Senators who protested the budget repair bill by leaving the state have been found.
The lawmakers are in the Best Western Clock Tower Resort in Rockford Illinois."
"Democratic State Senators who protested the budget repair bill by leaving the state have been found.
The lawmakers are in the Best Western Clock Tower Resort in Rockford Illinois."
CBS complicit in news coverup
CBS complicit in news coverup - BostonHerald.com
"The sexual assault of a woman in the middle of a public square is a story . . . particularly because the crowd in Tahrir Square was almost invariably characterized as friendly and out for nothing but democracy,” Cohen wrote.
Watching the same complicit media we all saw, Cohen notes most journalists covered the mobs “as if they were reporting from Times Square on New Year’s Eve, stopping only at putting on a party hat.”"
"The sexual assault of a woman in the middle of a public square is a story . . . particularly because the crowd in Tahrir Square was almost invariably characterized as friendly and out for nothing but democracy,” Cohen wrote.
Watching the same complicit media we all saw, Cohen notes most journalists covered the mobs “as if they were reporting from Times Square on New Year’s Eve, stopping only at putting on a party hat.”"
Biggest Solar Flare In Years Headed For Earth
Biggest Solar Flare In Years Headed For Earth « CBS Los Angeles
"scientists have pointed out the sun is now ramping up ahead of an expected solar maximum around 2013"
"scientists have pointed out the sun is now ramping up ahead of an expected solar maximum around 2013"
Dude - where's my cut? Rick Snyder reinvents kicking the can down the road
theblogprof: Dude - where's my cut? Rick Snyder reinvents kicking the can down the road
"The $47 billion proposal includes $1.2 billion in permanent spending cuts...
How is the budget GETTING BIGGER?
It's like no matter who's in charge, it just grows and grows"
"The $47 billion proposal includes $1.2 billion in permanent spending cuts...
How is the budget GETTING BIGGER?
It's like no matter who's in charge, it just grows and grows"
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race
‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio Leads in Arizona Poll for Senate Race : Roll Call
"Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio led a field of potential Republican Senate candidates in Arizona with 21 percent in a poll of likely GOP primary voters last week"
My golly...who'd of guessed?
"Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio led a field of potential Republican Senate candidates in Arizona with 21 percent in a poll of likely GOP primary voters last week"
My golly...who'd of guessed?
New posts at MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
Lots of new posts at MuskegonTaxpayers!
Laptop-mania.
Best-Buy or our county clerk's office
Nifty listing of county commissioner's phone numbers and home addresses
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Laptop-mania.
Best-Buy or our county clerk's office
Nifty listing of county commissioner's phone numbers and home addresses
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
The Cesspool Obama and I Crawled Out Of
American Thinker: The Cesspool Obama and I Crawled Out Of
"Claire and I got out. I wish Michelle and Barack hadn't."
This is long but well worth the read.
WELL WORTH the read.
"Claire and I got out. I wish Michelle and Barack hadn't."
This is long but well worth the read.
WELL WORTH the read.
"'No more, you are killing us'
Barbara Bush: 'No more, you are killing us'
"Such low verbal and literacy scores makes it even more unbelievable that, just this past week, some of our state's educational administrators joined the feds in seeking to mandate Arabic classes for Texas children.
No joke!
The Arabic studies program, funded by a five-year, $1.3 million Foreign Language Assistance Program federal grant, was to begin this semester at Cross Timbers Intermediate School in Mansfield School District, then spread to neighboring Davis Elementary and Howard Middle schools in the fall and to Summit High School by fall 2012."
"Such low verbal and literacy scores makes it even more unbelievable that, just this past week, some of our state's educational administrators joined the feds in seeking to mandate Arabic classes for Texas children.
No joke!
The Arabic studies program, funded by a five-year, $1.3 million Foreign Language Assistance Program federal grant, was to begin this semester at Cross Timbers Intermediate School in Mansfield School District, then spread to neighboring Davis Elementary and Howard Middle schools in the fall and to Summit High School by fall 2012."
A Tipping Point Is Nearing
American Thinker: A Tipping Point Is Nearing
"We are facing a tipping point.
There will soon be a crisis affecting US citizens beyond any experienced since the Great Depression.
And it may happen within the year."
"We are facing a tipping point.
There will soon be a crisis affecting US citizens beyond any experienced since the Great Depression.
And it may happen within the year."
Public-Worker Unions Steel for Budget Fights
Public-Worker Unions Steel for Budget Fights - WSJ.com
"In the 2010 midterm elections, public-sector unions contributed $20.5 million to federal candidates, parties and outside groups, up from $19.1 million in the 2008 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
The share of contributions to Democrats rose to 92% in 2010 from 89% in 2008."
"In the 2010 midterm elections, public-sector unions contributed $20.5 million to federal candidates, parties and outside groups, up from $19.1 million in the 2008 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
The share of contributions to Democrats rose to 92% in 2010 from 89% in 2008."
Consumer Prices on Most Goods Expected to Rise in 2011
Consumer Prices on Most Goods Expected to Rise in 2011 - NYTimes.com
"For consumers, higher prices in stores means there will be a little less extra cash to spend.
For companies, profits may be squeezed, making them a little less likely to invest in equipment or to hire aggressively."
"For consumers, higher prices in stores means there will be a little less extra cash to spend.
For companies, profits may be squeezed, making them a little less likely to invest in equipment or to hire aggressively."
Monday, February 14, 2011
Snowshoe at Hoffmaster
Snowshoe at Hoffmaster MLive.com
"Guides will be conducting snowshoe hikes 10:30 a.m. this Saturday and next at Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor.
There's also a special moonlight hike planned for 7 p.m. Friday.
Preregistration is required by calling 798-3573.
Those who don`t have snowshoes can reserve a pair for a small fee.
If there is less than 6 inches of snow, the guide will lead participants on a winter exploration of the park."
"Guides will be conducting snowshoe hikes 10:30 a.m. this Saturday and next at Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor.
There's also a special moonlight hike planned for 7 p.m. Friday.
Preregistration is required by calling 798-3573.
Those who don`t have snowshoes can reserve a pair for a small fee.
If there is less than 6 inches of snow, the guide will lead participants on a winter exploration of the park."
GM hourly workers get as much as 50% bonuses
News from The Associated Press
"GM's 28,000 salaried workers, such as engineers and managers, will get bonuses equal to 4 to 16 percent of their base pay.
Fewer than 1 percent will get 50 percent or more;
another 3 percent will get from 16 percent to around 50 percent, the person said."
"GM's 28,000 salaried workers, such as engineers and managers, will get bonuses equal to 4 to 16 percent of their base pay.
Fewer than 1 percent will get 50 percent or more;
another 3 percent will get from 16 percent to around 50 percent, the person said."
West Bloomfield Tackles Costs With Aggressive Privatization Strategy
West Bloomfield Tackles Costs With Aggressive Privatization Strategy [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The township recently saw its annual janitorial bill go from $43,000 to $18,900 through a competitive bid process.
That 56 percent reduction came after dropping the private contractor that had been doing the service and hiring another one."
"The township recently saw its annual janitorial bill go from $43,000 to $18,900 through a competitive bid process.
That 56 percent reduction came after dropping the private contractor that had been doing the service and hiring another one."
Obama team's intel breakdown
Obama team's intel breakdown--Michael A. Walsh - NYPOST.com
"No matter how things shake out in Egypt, one thing has become depressingly clear:
Something is very wrong with the American intelligence services."
"No matter how things shake out in Egypt, one thing has become depressingly clear:
Something is very wrong with the American intelligence services."
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Shocker: Americans worry about unemployment
We're in Jimmy Carter's 2nd term.
You MUST click the photo!
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