Friday, February 25, 2011
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos'
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos' Texas Politics Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague MLive.com
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
Malkin: Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mitch Daniels | declines support GOP right-to-work bill
Mitch Daniels declines support GOP right-to-work bill Wisconsin protests The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners
Letters: We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners MLive.com
Redistricting, reapportionment, gerrymandering.
Whatever you call it, in Muskegon County, it really means that the Muskegon Democratic Party controls which county commission district you will live in for the next 10 years.
The commission consists of Democratic Treasurer Tony Moulatsiotis (chairman), County Clerk Nancy Waters, Prosecutor Tony Tague and Democratic Party boss Steve Keglovitz.
The lone Republican, GOP chair Christina Achterhoff makes it 4 to 1 Democrats over Republicans on the board.
The voters gave the Democrats the votes and the power to redraw district lines in any manner they choose.
But this commission isn’t only about gerrymandering your district for purely partisan purposes.
They will also consider reducing the number of commissioners from the current 11 down to 9 or even 7.
You might ask the Democrats why 7 or 9 is a better number than 11.
So far they haven’t offered a reason.
Although there is talk that the reduced number of commissioners would quietly split the current group’s total pay by the new, smaller number, thereby giving themselves a stealth pay increase.
I think that the reduction is a terrible idea for additional reasons. The most obvious reason is it would effectively disenfranchise every voter in the county. With fewer representatives, your vote and voice is worth less.
And their power increases.
County regions will lose a voice concerning issues specific to their areas.
Some commissioners currently have as many as five municipalities within their districts.
Fewer commissioners will mean an increase in the different cities and townships they must represent. It will make connecting with their residents more difficult.
And it will surely make it harder for those residents to communicate and connect with their commissioner.
Fewer commissioners will require increased workloads for the remaining commissioners. The increased workload of this part-time job would make it less attractive to new candidates.
Or the work would simply not get done.
It likely could eliminate full-time workers from the candidate pool with only the lazy, independently wealthy or retired able to find the time to adequately do what would become a far more challenging job.
Do we really want to put in place a policy that restricts the pool of possible candidates and effectively eliminates the citizen legislator?
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”
Well, duh!
We the people of Muskegon will suffer the same reduction in service if we allow the Democrat controlled board to shrink our representation.
Call your county commissioner and the redistricting board members and tell them we need greater representation, not less.
Before it’s too late!
Redistricting, reapportionment, gerrymandering.
Whatever you call it, in Muskegon County, it really means that the Muskegon Democratic Party controls which county commission district you will live in for the next 10 years.
The commission consists of Democratic Treasurer Tony Moulatsiotis (chairman), County Clerk Nancy Waters, Prosecutor Tony Tague and Democratic Party boss Steve Keglovitz.
The lone Republican, GOP chair Christina Achterhoff makes it 4 to 1 Democrats over Republicans on the board.
The voters gave the Democrats the votes and the power to redraw district lines in any manner they choose.
But this commission isn’t only about gerrymandering your district for purely partisan purposes.
They will also consider reducing the number of commissioners from the current 11 down to 9 or even 7.
You might ask the Democrats why 7 or 9 is a better number than 11.
So far they haven’t offered a reason.
Although there is talk that the reduced number of commissioners would quietly split the current group’s total pay by the new, smaller number, thereby giving themselves a stealth pay increase.
I think that the reduction is a terrible idea for additional reasons. The most obvious reason is it would effectively disenfranchise every voter in the county. With fewer representatives, your vote and voice is worth less.
And their power increases.
County regions will lose a voice concerning issues specific to their areas.
Some commissioners currently have as many as five municipalities within their districts.
Fewer commissioners will mean an increase in the different cities and townships they must represent. It will make connecting with their residents more difficult.
And it will surely make it harder for those residents to communicate and connect with their commissioner.
Fewer commissioners will require increased workloads for the remaining commissioners. The increased workload of this part-time job would make it less attractive to new candidates.
Or the work would simply not get done.
It likely could eliminate full-time workers from the candidate pool with only the lazy, independently wealthy or retired able to find the time to adequately do what would become a far more challenging job.
Do we really want to put in place a policy that restricts the pool of possible candidates and effectively eliminates the citizen legislator?
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”
Well, duh!
We the people of Muskegon will suffer the same reduction in service if we allow the Democrat controlled board to shrink our representation.
Call your county commissioner and the redistricting board members and tell them we need greater representation, not less.
Before it’s too late!
We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners | MLive.com
Letters: We don't need fewer Muskegon County commissioners
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”"
Finally, as a friend in the restaurant business told me, “If I reduce the number of servers in my restaurant, my customers will have worse service.”"
Shakeup in First Lady's fashion shop
American Thinker Blog: Shakeup in First Lady's fashion shop
"Nancy Reagan had a relationship with designers similar to Michele Obama's friendship with Goldman.
The payoff for the designer was not in getting a taxpayer funded paycheck, but in seeing their designs worn by a highly visible celebrity."
"Nancy Reagan had a relationship with designers similar to Michele Obama's friendship with Goldman.
The payoff for the designer was not in getting a taxpayer funded paycheck, but in seeing their designs worn by a highly visible celebrity."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Federal Improper Payments Continue to Increase
Federal Improper Payments Continue to Increase Mercatus
"According to the 2010 Financial Report of the United States Government, $ 2.3 billion in outlays were reviewed by federal executive branch entities for improper payments last year; 5.5% of these payments, or $125.4 billion were found to be improper.
This represents an increase of $16.2 billion from the fiscal year 2009 estimate of $109.2 billion."
"According to the 2010 Financial Report of the United States Government, $ 2.3 billion in outlays were reviewed by federal executive branch entities for improper payments last year; 5.5% of these payments, or $125.4 billion were found to be improper.
This represents an increase of $16.2 billion from the fiscal year 2009 estimate of $109.2 billion."
Chris Christie trimming down for 2012?
Chris Christie trimming down for 2012? - NATASHA LENNARD POLITICO CLICK
"'Slowly but surely I'm taking the weight off,' Christie told the AP late last week, explaining that in the past 10 months he has been working out with a trainer and watching what he eats."
"'Slowly but surely I'm taking the weight off,' Christie told the AP late last week, explaining that in the past 10 months he has been working out with a trainer and watching what he eats."
Arvada Police arrest 11-year-old over 'inappropriate' stick figure drawing
Arvada Police arrest 11-year-old over 'inappropriate' stick figure drawing - KDVR
"An 11-year-old Arvada boy was arrested and hauled away in handcuffs for drawing stick figures in school, something his therapist told him to do."
"An 11-year-old Arvada boy was arrested and hauled away in handcuffs for drawing stick figures in school, something his therapist told him to do."
Eleven cities hit new lows in home prices in December
Eleven cities hit new lows in home prices in December Money & Company Los Angeles Times
"Those cities were Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Detroit; Las Vegas; Miami; New York; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and Tampa, Fla.
Nine of those cities had posted lows with November's report as well -- New York and Phoenix are the new members of this group."
"Those cities were Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Detroit; Las Vegas; Miami; New York; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and Tampa, Fla.
Nine of those cities had posted lows with November's report as well -- New York and Phoenix are the new members of this group."
Two-Thirds of Wisconsin Public-School 8th Graders Can’t Read Proficiently—Despite Highest Per Pupil Spending in Midwest | CNSnews.com
Two-Thirds of Wisconsin Public-School 8th Graders Can’t Read Proficiently—Despite Highest Per Pupil Spending in Midwest
"only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating.
The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic"
"only 32 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned a “proficient” rating while another 2 percent earned an “advanced” rating.
The other 66 percent of Wisconsin public-school eighth graders earned ratings below “proficient,” including 44 percent who earned a rating of “basic” and 22 percent who earned a rating of “below basic"
No Line Item: Obama's Budget Obscures Funding for Health Care Implementation
No Line Item: Obama's Budget Obscures Funding for Health Care Implementation CNSnews.com
"Republicans suspect a dodge to make it harder for them to track the money as they strategize over how to block the law by shutting off the spigot of federal funds."
"Republicans suspect a dodge to make it harder for them to track the money as they strategize over how to block the law by shutting off the spigot of federal funds."
4 Americans on hijacked yacht dead off Somalia
4 Americans on hijacked yacht dead off Somalia - CBS News
"Scott and Jane Adam documented their maritime missionary work on their website, S/V Quest Adventure Log." http://www.svquest.com/
"Scott and Jane Adam documented their maritime missionary work on their website, S/V Quest Adventure Log." http://www.svquest.com/
Michigan orders DPS to make huge cuts
Michigan orders DPS to make huge cuts detnews.com The Detroit News
"State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district's books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations"
"State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district's books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations"
Monday, February 21, 2011
Lake Shore Drive - Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
Another Chicago anthem of old...enjoy!
(watch this one to the end)
Owner of car damaged in U.S. 131 pileup doesn't like towing bill, smashes up wrecker business with bat
Owner of car damaged in U.S. 131 pileup doesn't like towing bill, smashes up wrecker business with bat MLive.com
"She then grabbed a baseball bat mounted on a wall and started smashing items, including three windows, a computer, fax machine, coffee pot, and a video surveillance monitor, he said.
She threw a 30-pound auto part at an employee and twice knocked a phone from his hand as he tried to call 911, Weeks said.
'She went off on a nut,' said Weeks.
'After she got done smashing everything, they took off.'"
For us old Chicago parkers, the Lincoln Park Pirates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389Rk1jzPMk
"She then grabbed a baseball bat mounted on a wall and started smashing items, including three windows, a computer, fax machine, coffee pot, and a video surveillance monitor, he said.
She threw a 30-pound auto part at an employee and twice knocked a phone from his hand as he tried to call 911, Weeks said.
'She went off on a nut,' said Weeks.
'After she got done smashing everything, they took off.'"
For us old Chicago parkers, the Lincoln Park Pirates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389Rk1jzPMk
Compass shift means changes for pilots, boaters, campers
Compass shift means changes for pilots, boaters, campers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
"Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year.
In geologic terms, it's racing from the Arctic Ocean near Canada toward Russia."
More "proof" of global warming.......heh.....
"Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year.
In geologic terms, it's racing from the Arctic Ocean near Canada toward Russia."
More "proof" of global warming.......heh.....
Binding arbitration means budget maladministration
NT TAKE — Binding arbitration means budget maladministration - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel
"Binding arbitration gives the arbitrator the power to restructure an entire city’s priorities or agenda.
The fund marked for a city park expansion?
Now that money will pay firefighter pensions.
The dollars the city was saving to add a children’s literacy program to the library?
Now that funds increased police vacation time.
If there isn’t a fund that can be reallocated or a budget item that can be redirected to pay for an arbitrator’s binding decision, city officials are left with only one decision to make:
Either lay off police and fire or raise taxes.
According to the State Fire Marshall, there are 2,315 fewer police officers and 2,000 fewer firefighters in Michigan than there were in 2001.
Yet costs to municipalities have risen significantly."
"Binding arbitration gives the arbitrator the power to restructure an entire city’s priorities or agenda.
The fund marked for a city park expansion?
Now that money will pay firefighter pensions.
The dollars the city was saving to add a children’s literacy program to the library?
Now that funds increased police vacation time.
If there isn’t a fund that can be reallocated or a budget item that can be redirected to pay for an arbitrator’s binding decision, city officials are left with only one decision to make:
Either lay off police and fire or raise taxes.
According to the State Fire Marshall, there are 2,315 fewer police officers and 2,000 fewer firefighters in Michigan than there were in 2001.
Yet costs to municipalities have risen significantly."
Government Worker Unions: The Long Good-bye
American Thinker: Government Worker Unions: The Long Good-bye
"The 'Madison Uprising' is the beginning of the end of the incestuous relationship between government and the unions."
"The 'Madison Uprising' is the beginning of the end of the incestuous relationship between government and the unions."
Decentralizing the Internet So Big Brother Can’t Find You
Eben Moglen Is Reshaping Internet With a Freedom Box - NYTimes.com
"putting together a shopping list to rebuild the Internet — this time, without governments and big companies able to watch every twitch of our fingers.
The list begins with “cheap, small, low-power plug servers,” Mr. Moglen said.
“A small device the size of a cellphone charger, running on a low-power chip.
You plug it into the wall and forget about it.”"
"putting together a shopping list to rebuild the Internet — this time, without governments and big companies able to watch every twitch of our fingers.
The list begins with “cheap, small, low-power plug servers,” Mr. Moglen said.
“A small device the size of a cellphone charger, running on a low-power chip.
You plug it into the wall and forget about it.”"
It's Time to Do the Big Things
AEI - It's Time to Do the Big Things
"It's Time to Do the Big Things
An Address by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie"
"It's Time to Do the Big Things
An Address by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie"
Sunday, February 20, 2011
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job:
“Obviously, we taxpayers pay for the salt trucks and the employees who drive them and we expect those trucks to be used to make the streets all over town safe, not to circle the Capitol Square for other purposes.”
Well, that’s what you think.
Actually, they take your money — to which they’re just entitled — and then they do whatever they want with it, and you’re not supposed to ask any stinkin’ questions.
This is D-Day.
Omaha Beach with the rangers climbing the cliffs.
We win or lose the war with this battle.
God speed Governor Walker!
MADISON CITY WORKERS supporting anti-Governor protests while on the job:
“Obviously, we taxpayers pay for the salt trucks and the employees who drive them and we expect those trucks to be used to make the streets all over town safe, not to circle the Capitol Square for other purposes.”
Well, that’s what you think.
Actually, they take your money — to which they’re just entitled — and then they do whatever they want with it, and you’re not supposed to ask any stinkin’ questions.
This is D-Day.
Omaha Beach with the rangers climbing the cliffs.
We win or lose the war with this battle.
God speed Governor Walker!
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