Fla. governor backs limits on bargaining - Washington Times
"Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Monday that fellow Republican Gov. Scott Walker did the right thing by limiting the collective-bargaining rights of state workers in Wisconsin."
Freedom is flourishing!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
On Wisconsin!
On Wisconsin! The Weekly Standard
"What happened in Wisconsin has broad implications.
The state is only one of many that face massive deficits following years of irresponsible spending—in Wisconsin, $3.6 billion over the next two years.
Walker ran for governor last fall on reducing that spending and balancing the budget.
He won with more than 52 percent of the vote.
So he proposed a budget repair bill to begin that process."
Excellent analysis.
"What happened in Wisconsin has broad implications.
The state is only one of many that face massive deficits following years of irresponsible spending—in Wisconsin, $3.6 billion over the next two years.
Walker ran for governor last fall on reducing that spending and balancing the budget.
He won with more than 52 percent of the vote.
So he proposed a budget repair bill to begin that process."
Excellent analysis.
Into the mind of liberal self delusion
Letters: Seek the real truth about Wisconsin MLive.com
Teachers and other public employees have been staging huge protests in the Wisconsin capital in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s attempts to take away the right of collective bargaining.
On the comics page, Mallard Fillmore is outraged.
He has nothing but contempt for these protesters.
They are a bunch of vicious, greedy, union bullies carrying signs showing the governor in the crosshairs, and waving posters that say, “Wanted: Walker, DEAD or alive!”
But could it be that those signs were planted by conservative union-haters in order to make the real protesters look bad?
It seemed like a good idea to Mark Williams, a conservative radio personality.
He suggested to his listeners that they infiltrate the protests at the Madison capital wearing SEIU T-shirts. (SEIU stands for Service Employees International Union.)
They should carry signs under their shirts that say rude things like “Screw the taxpayer” and “You OWE me,” and they should pull them out for the cameras.
“Timing is important,” Williams explains, “because they will take them away from us.”
He ends his online post with this optimistic note: “Even if it becomes known that we are plants, the quotes and pictures will linger as de facto truth.”
The real protesters seemed like a mannerly bunch.
My guess is that the signs Mallard Fillmore screeches about were, indeed, plants, but so what?
All it takes is a few Mallard Fillmores to establish the phony signs as “de facto truths.”
How tawdry.
Virginia Pastoor
North Muskegon
My response:
A quite despicable distraction from an oblivious MoveOn.org believer.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us of Mark William's radio show and the station that carries his show.
Please Ms. Pastoor, provide one tiny bit of proof that any disgusting union sign or mindless damage to public property was planted by anyone other the union supporting thugs.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us again that the millions of dollars of damage to the Wisconsin state capital and the hundreds of filthy signs were perpetrated on the good citizens of Wisconsin by a non-existent radio host and a cartoon character.
Please Ms. Pastoor!
And to the "professional" at The Chronicle who approved this delusional rant, Shame!
Teachers and other public employees have been staging huge protests in the Wisconsin capital in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s attempts to take away the right of collective bargaining.
On the comics page, Mallard Fillmore is outraged.
He has nothing but contempt for these protesters.
They are a bunch of vicious, greedy, union bullies carrying signs showing the governor in the crosshairs, and waving posters that say, “Wanted: Walker, DEAD or alive!”
But could it be that those signs were planted by conservative union-haters in order to make the real protesters look bad?
It seemed like a good idea to Mark Williams, a conservative radio personality.
He suggested to his listeners that they infiltrate the protests at the Madison capital wearing SEIU T-shirts. (SEIU stands for Service Employees International Union.)
They should carry signs under their shirts that say rude things like “Screw the taxpayer” and “You OWE me,” and they should pull them out for the cameras.
“Timing is important,” Williams explains, “because they will take them away from us.”
He ends his online post with this optimistic note: “Even if it becomes known that we are plants, the quotes and pictures will linger as de facto truth.”
The real protesters seemed like a mannerly bunch.
My guess is that the signs Mallard Fillmore screeches about were, indeed, plants, but so what?
All it takes is a few Mallard Fillmores to establish the phony signs as “de facto truths.”
How tawdry.
Virginia Pastoor
North Muskegon
My response:
A quite despicable distraction from an oblivious MoveOn.org believer.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us of Mark William's radio show and the station that carries his show.
Please Ms. Pastoor, provide one tiny bit of proof that any disgusting union sign or mindless damage to public property was planted by anyone other the union supporting thugs.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us again that the millions of dollars of damage to the Wisconsin state capital and the hundreds of filthy signs were perpetrated on the good citizens of Wisconsin by a non-existent radio host and a cartoon character.
Please Ms. Pastoor!
And to the "professional" at The Chronicle who approved this delusional rant, Shame!
Nuclear Overreactions
Review & Outlook: Nuclear Overreactions - WSJ.com
"But more than other energy sources, nuclear plants have had their costs increased by artificial political obstacles and delay.
The U.S. hasn't built a new nuclear plant since 1979, after the Three Mile Island meltdown, even as older nuclear plants continue to provide 20% of the nation's electricity."
There is no satisfying the environmental left and its leader Obama.
And their willing cheerleaders in the leftist media.
They view people as the enemy.
Every energy source that aids human beings will be opposed.
"But more than other energy sources, nuclear plants have had their costs increased by artificial political obstacles and delay.
The U.S. hasn't built a new nuclear plant since 1979, after the Three Mile Island meltdown, even as older nuclear plants continue to provide 20% of the nation's electricity."
There is no satisfying the environmental left and its leader Obama.
And their willing cheerleaders in the leftist media.
They view people as the enemy.
Every energy source that aids human beings will be opposed.
Stumbles by Gray disillusion many in D.C.
Stumbles by Gray disillusion many in D.C. - Washington Times
"D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has been in office just 2½ months, but his administration already is reeling under allegations that cash payoffs were made during his campaign and that he doled out high-paying city jobs to political friends who were either underqualified or had undisclosed criminal pasts."
Quite simply, DC gets the "leadership" its citizens vote for.
Just as Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Muskegon county have the "leadership" and "vision" its citizens demand.
The results ought not be surprising.
"D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has been in office just 2½ months, but his administration already is reeling under allegations that cash payoffs were made during his campaign and that he doled out high-paying city jobs to political friends who were either underqualified or had undisclosed criminal pasts."
Quite simply, DC gets the "leadership" its citizens vote for.
Just as Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Muskegon county have the "leadership" and "vision" its citizens demand.
The results ought not be surprising.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Progressives promise alternatives to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget in gatherings Monday
Progressives promise alternatives to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget in gatherings Monday MLive.com
"Calling it an attack on Michigan families and their future, citizens and leaders of organizations opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposals will speak out in gatherings across the state Monday, including one in Grand Rapids.
Progress Michigan says people advocating for seniors, educators and students, workers and other groups form a coalition that will highlight the flaws in Snyder's proposed cuts.
They promise to propose specific reforms they say would 'fix Michigan's broken government.'"
Yikes!
Where is the "advocating" for taxpayers and our children who will have to pay the bills run up by seniors, educators, workers and other groups?
"Calling it an attack on Michigan families and their future, citizens and leaders of organizations opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposals will speak out in gatherings across the state Monday, including one in Grand Rapids.
Progress Michigan says people advocating for seniors, educators and students, workers and other groups form a coalition that will highlight the flaws in Snyder's proposed cuts.
They promise to propose specific reforms they say would 'fix Michigan's broken government.'"
Yikes!
Where is the "advocating" for taxpayers and our children who will have to pay the bills run up by seniors, educators, workers and other groups?
Welcome to the Third World
Welcome to the Third World - Page 1 - Paul Driessen - Townhall Conservative
"As Britain suffered through its coldest December in a century, families were forced to choose between keeping homes warm and feeding their children nourishing meals – thanks to climate policies that have forced extensive reliance on wind power and deliberately driven energy prices skyward."
"As Britain suffered through its coldest December in a century, families were forced to choose between keeping homes warm and feeding their children nourishing meals – thanks to climate policies that have forced extensive reliance on wind power and deliberately driven energy prices skyward."
US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting
TBO.com -US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting News From AP
"'All people should be treated the same way, but the Muslim community has to step up,' he said. 'There are plots being hatched in mosques. It's a major problem. Muslim terrorists are on our soil.'"
Jeepers, maybe if they'd universally condemn the mosques in the USA that condone and encourage terrorism it would be a bit easier to defend themselves.
CAIR and the most vocal islamic leaders in our country spend ALL their time defending the monsters of islam.
We MUST see them for who they are!
"'All people should be treated the same way, but the Muslim community has to step up,' he said. 'There are plots being hatched in mosques. It's a major problem. Muslim terrorists are on our soil.'"
Jeepers, maybe if they'd universally condemn the mosques in the USA that condone and encourage terrorism it would be a bit easier to defend themselves.
CAIR and the most vocal islamic leaders in our country spend ALL their time defending the monsters of islam.
We MUST see them for who they are!
French greens call for end to nuclear energy
French greens call for end to nuclear energy - Yahoo!
"French green groups renewed a call on Saturday for France to end its dependence on nuclear power"
"French green groups renewed a call on Saturday for France to end its dependence on nuclear power"
Gov. Snyder v. Rachel Maddow
Gov. Snyder v. Rachel Maddow [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Talk show host Rachel Maddow recently made Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder the focus of an on-air attack on his policies during a seven-minute tirade on her MSNBC show.
Maddow suggested that Snyder was fabricating a budget crisis to get his agenda through.
Mackinac Center for Public Policy fiscal policy experts Michael LaFaive and James Hohman commented on a half dozen of the statements made by Maddow:"
It's always nice to see the facts from the patriots at the Mac Center.
Not that debunking Mr. Maddow is all that challenging....
This is worth your time.
"Talk show host Rachel Maddow recently made Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder the focus of an on-air attack on his policies during a seven-minute tirade on her MSNBC show.
Maddow suggested that Snyder was fabricating a budget crisis to get his agenda through.
Mackinac Center for Public Policy fiscal policy experts Michael LaFaive and James Hohman commented on a half dozen of the statements made by Maddow:"
It's always nice to see the facts from the patriots at the Mac Center.
Not that debunking Mr. Maddow is all that challenging....
This is worth your time.
West Bank family murdered in their sleep: Palestinians celebrate
American Thinker Blog: West Bank family murdered in their sleep: Palestinians celebrate
"It is a nightmare shared by every family living in a settlement on the West Bank. Early Saturday morning, an unknown number of Palestinian terrorists infiltrated the West Bank settlement of Itamar, southeast of Nablus, and slit the throats of 5 family members.
The shocking attack occurred around 1 am as the terrorist entered the family home and murdered three children aged 11, 3, and a baby girl along with their parents.
The victims were apparently sleeping as the killer came in."
"It is a nightmare shared by every family living in a settlement on the West Bank. Early Saturday morning, an unknown number of Palestinian terrorists infiltrated the West Bank settlement of Itamar, southeast of Nablus, and slit the throats of 5 family members.
The shocking attack occurred around 1 am as the terrorist entered the family home and murdered three children aged 11, 3, and a baby girl along with their parents.
The victims were apparently sleeping as the killer came in."
The union bullies in Wisconsin target businesses
American Thinker Blog: The union bullies in Wisconsin target businesses
"I wonder if the ghost of Vito Corleone had a hand in drafting this letter."
"I wonder if the ghost of Vito Corleone had a hand in drafting this letter."
dow-plunge-should-you-be-worried:
dow-plunge-should-you-be-worried: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"When the market sells off, I usually like to find reasons to buy stocks more cheaply.
But here are 10 reasons why this 228-point slump in the Dow makes me sit up and take notice."
"When the market sells off, I usually like to find reasons to buy stocks more cheaply.
But here are 10 reasons why this 228-point slump in the Dow makes me sit up and take notice."
Map: Where Americans Are Moving
Map: Where Americans Are Moving - Forbes.com
"More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008.
The map below visualizes those moves.
Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement."
"More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008.
The map below visualizes those moves.
Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement."
City agrees to lower test scores for police exam
City agrees to lower test scores for police exam
"The city’s Civil Service Board and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a lower passing score for the police recruit exam after it was rejected because not enough blacks passed the exam."
"The city’s Civil Service Board and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a lower passing score for the police recruit exam after it was rejected because not enough blacks passed the exam."
The Phony Shutdown Showdown
The Phony Shutdown Showdown NetRight Daily
“It looks increasingly that Democrats are attempting to orchestrate a government shutdown, hoping to lay blame at the feet of Republicans, not unlike the 1995-96 shutdown.”
So says Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson.
How else to explain the fact that Senate Democrats failed to muster the votes for their own continuing resolution to keep the government open — in a body they control a majority in?"
“It looks increasingly that Democrats are attempting to orchestrate a government shutdown, hoping to lay blame at the feet of Republicans, not unlike the 1995-96 shutdown.”
So says Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson.
How else to explain the fact that Senate Democrats failed to muster the votes for their own continuing resolution to keep the government open — in a body they control a majority in?"
Saturday, March 12, 2011
First Chevy Volt owners in West Mich.
First Chevy Volt owners in West Mich. WOOD TV8
Synk said "I'm sorry the high gas prices are going to cause people some difficulty, but on the brighter side it will cause people to make better decisions for the environment."
The comments are hilarious!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=602085
Synk said "I'm sorry the high gas prices are going to cause people some difficulty, but on the brighter side it will cause people to make better decisions for the environment."
The comments are hilarious!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=602085
Bottom Up Politics: I'm Back
Bottom Up Politics: I'm Back
"I'm Back
I got the keys on Dec. 20th to my new my cabin in the woods, and before you start thinking of myself and the 'unibomber' in the same thought --- Well mr. Ted could only wish he had such a nice 'cabin'. lol"
We need you back and posting like a maniac, Bob!
You go guy!
"I'm Back
I got the keys on Dec. 20th to my new my cabin in the woods, and before you start thinking of myself and the 'unibomber' in the same thought --- Well mr. Ted could only wish he had such a nice 'cabin'. lol"
We need you back and posting like a maniac, Bob!
You go guy!
Hello Michigan: Michigan Teacher Threatens Tea Party's Children
Hello Michigan: Michigan Teacher Threatens Tea Party's Children
"This is a message from a Teacher to all the Tea Bags here in Michigan.
It was posted on Craigslist yesterday, during school hours.
Little tea bags (capitol)
Date: 2011-03-11, 10:46AM EST Reply to: comm-vzqqj-2259517268@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
So you Tea Bags want to take away my hard earned blue ribbon bennies.
Well guess what you scum sucking Tea Bags, I got your kids all day long in my classroom and with just a few slick questions I know who the little tea bags are!
And you think you'll have the last laugh HA-Ha-ha
Location: capitol it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2259517268
Copyright © 2011 craigslist, inc.terms of useprivacy policyfeedback forum"
The "brave", angry and threatening teacher has since deleted his/her/its enlightening post.
Remember....it's for the children.......
"This is a message from a Teacher to all the Tea Bags here in Michigan.
It was posted on Craigslist yesterday, during school hours.
Little tea bags (capitol)
Date: 2011-03-11, 10:46AM EST Reply to: comm-vzqqj-2259517268@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
So you Tea Bags want to take away my hard earned blue ribbon bennies.
Well guess what you scum sucking Tea Bags, I got your kids all day long in my classroom and with just a few slick questions I know who the little tea bags are!
And you think you'll have the last laugh HA-Ha-ha
Location: capitol it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2259517268
Copyright © 2011 craigslist, inc.terms of useprivacy policyfeedback forum"
The "brave", angry and threatening teacher has since deleted his/her/its enlightening post.
Remember....it's for the children.......
Impounding cars of unlicensed drivers: LAPD limits impounding of cars at sobriety checkpoints
Impounding cars of unlicensed drivers: LAPD limits impounding of cars at sobriety checkpoints - latimes.com
"Under criticism that it was unfairly targeting undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday announced changes to its rules for impounding cars of unlicensed drivers at sobriety checkpoints.
Previously, LAPD officers at such checkpoints followed stringent protocols that called for them to impound a car whenever the driver was found not to have a valid license, regardless of whether the driver had been drinking.
Those rules have drawn the ire of immigration advocacy groups that said they disproportionately targeted undocumented immigrants, who are not able to obtain licenses legally in nearly all U.S. states.
Once a vehicle is impounded, law enforcement agencies often require it to remain locked up for at least a month and charge the owner hefty fees to release it.
The new LAPD guidelines soften the department's stance somewhat.
Police will be required to make an attempt to contact the registered owner of the stopped vehicle.
If the owner is a licensed driver and can respond to the checkpoint in 'a reasonable period of time,' the officers will release the car to him or her.
If the owner is unlicensed, officers will permit another person who is a licensed driver to take the car."
THIS IS INSANE!
"Under criticism that it was unfairly targeting undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday announced changes to its rules for impounding cars of unlicensed drivers at sobriety checkpoints.
Previously, LAPD officers at such checkpoints followed stringent protocols that called for them to impound a car whenever the driver was found not to have a valid license, regardless of whether the driver had been drinking.
Those rules have drawn the ire of immigration advocacy groups that said they disproportionately targeted undocumented immigrants, who are not able to obtain licenses legally in nearly all U.S. states.
Once a vehicle is impounded, law enforcement agencies often require it to remain locked up for at least a month and charge the owner hefty fees to release it.
The new LAPD guidelines soften the department's stance somewhat.
Police will be required to make an attempt to contact the registered owner of the stopped vehicle.
If the owner is a licensed driver and can respond to the checkpoint in 'a reasonable period of time,' the officers will release the car to him or her.
If the owner is unlicensed, officers will permit another person who is a licensed driver to take the car."
THIS IS INSANE!
3 Essential Facts About the Current Moment: We're Out of Money, The Public Sector is Overpaid, & We Can't Tax Our Way Out of This.
3 Essential Facts About the Current Moment: We're Out of Money, The Public Sector is Overpaid, & We Can't Tax Our Way Out of This. - Reason Magazine
"Here are three essential facts that we all better face up to, and fast, if we want to maybe not win the future but at least look forward to the next decade."
"Here are three essential facts that we all better face up to, and fast, if we want to maybe not win the future but at least look forward to the next decade."
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