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"As of July 2008, there were more than 430 operating nuclear power plants and, together, they provided about 15 percent of the world's electricity in 2007."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
INFLATE THAT HIGHER-ED BUBBLE
Instapundit » Blog Archive » INFLATE THAT HIGHER-ED BUBBLE
“The best economic policy is one that produces more college graduates…:
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
“The best economic policy is one that produces more college graduates…:
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
Taxpayers Have Rights, Too
Taxpayers Have Rights, Too Neal McCluskey Cato Institute: Commentary
"Watching the coverage of the big Wisconsin standoff, you could easily get the impression that it's all about the trampling of workers' rights.
And individuals do, indeed, have the right to band together in pursuit of better wages and conditions.
The problem is, the taxpayers who pay those wages also have rights, and those are the ones currently being trampled. Which highlights the real problem: When government does things, someone's rights are always crushed."
"Watching the coverage of the big Wisconsin standoff, you could easily get the impression that it's all about the trampling of workers' rights.
And individuals do, indeed, have the right to band together in pursuit of better wages and conditions.
The problem is, the taxpayers who pay those wages also have rights, and those are the ones currently being trampled. Which highlights the real problem: When government does things, someone's rights are always crushed."
No looting going on in Japan
No looting going on in Japan "But there was one tiny shred of amazing news that the rest of the world could stand to learn from -- despite the totality of devastation and the scarcity of supplies, etc., there have been no reports of looting."
Wisconsin's Thugs
Wisconsin's Thugs - Investors.com
"Racketeering: Over a dozen Wisconsin state senators have received death threats after voting to remove public union collective bargaining powers.
Funny we haven't heard President Obama call for civility lately."
"Racketeering: Over a dozen Wisconsin state senators have received death threats after voting to remove public union collective bargaining powers.
Funny we haven't heard President Obama call for civility lately."
Big government in your browser
EDITORIAL: Big government in your browser - Washington Times
"Administration officials are determined to grab hold of the Internet - for your protection."
"Administration officials are determined to grab hold of the Internet - for your protection."
Europe’s Gathering Storm
Europe’s Gathering Storm NetRight Daily
"On Mar. 12, the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to create a permanent €440 billion bailout fund to support troubled sovereigns like Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain (PIGS).
Despite a lot of talk of making the “senior bondholders” pay part of the loss in government bonds from the PIGS, ultimately this was not included in the agreement."
"On Mar. 12, the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to create a permanent €440 billion bailout fund to support troubled sovereigns like Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain (PIGS).
Despite a lot of talk of making the “senior bondholders” pay part of the loss in government bonds from the PIGS, ultimately this was not included in the agreement."
For those of us who are older and the younger kids who had to listen to Mom's and Dad's music, this is a great find.
"This is a real classic keeper ..... enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!For those of us who are older and the younger kids who had to listen to Mom's and Dad's music, this is a great find.
A RARE find indeed!
Old Songs AND the original videos of those songs - Excellent Site !
THIS SITE IS A KEEPER! ALL THESE SONGS HAVE VIDEOS THAT WERE OUT WITH THEM DURING THOSE YEARS, AS WELL AS THE 'ORIGINAL' SONGS !!!!!!!!!
(TAKE SOME TIME TO GO THROUGH THEM ... THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SITE TO BOOKMARK AND GO BACK TO FROM TIME TO TIME!)"
(HT Jim T)
Decade of Cuts Is Claimed by School District Giving 14 Percent Raises Over 24 Months
Decade of Cuts Is Claimed by School District Giving 14 Percent Raises Over 24 Months [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Gutman said Tuesday he was going to check with his finance people on that data."
LIAR!
or FOOL!
Either way, fire the crook/idiot!
"Gutman said Tuesday he was going to check with his finance people on that data."
LIAR!
or FOOL!
Either way, fire the crook/idiot!
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSIN DON’T SEE THE IRONY
Instapundit » Blog Archive » PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSIN DON’T SEE THE IRONY
“The protests have been on behalf of well-paid people with excellent jobs — better jobs than the average Wisconsinite’s.
And the protesters got massive extra doses of freedom to express themselves in the state capitol for over a month, without any threats of violence or even arrest for the crimes they committed in full view of the police.
I mean, I know they have their complaints, but they are not even the bottom sector of the Wisconsin economy.
If there were to be a class struggle here, they would be taken aback to find themselves in the role they actually have in this economy: the oppressors!”
Plus, from the comments: “The only class struggle in WI is the one between those with class and those without it.”"
“The protests have been on behalf of well-paid people with excellent jobs — better jobs than the average Wisconsinite’s.
And the protesters got massive extra doses of freedom to express themselves in the state capitol for over a month, without any threats of violence or even arrest for the crimes they committed in full view of the police.
I mean, I know they have their complaints, but they are not even the bottom sector of the Wisconsin economy.
If there were to be a class struggle here, they would be taken aback to find themselves in the role they actually have in this economy: the oppressors!”
Plus, from the comments: “The only class struggle in WI is the one between those with class and those without it.”"
Oh my God! We're doomed
NBC's Today show opens with reporters in Chernobyl and Three Mile island and highlights American cities that have reactors similar to the Japanese/GE reactors that failed.
Looks like nuke power won't be an option for our kids either.
Windmills will rule!
Bye bye birdies!
Catering to the least common denominator, again for the liberal MSM.
Looks like nuke power won't be an option for our kids either.
Windmills will rule!
Bye bye birdies!
Catering to the least common denominator, again for the liberal MSM.
With 82 percent of schools soon to be deemed failing, Obama calls for changes to No Child Left Behind
With 82 percent of schools soon to be deemed failing, Obama calls for changes to No Child Left Behind
"Last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that unless there are changes, 82 percent of the nation's schools will be considered failing."
"Last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that unless there are changes, 82 percent of the nation's schools will be considered failing."
Behold! Your Public Sector Unions at Work.
Everywhere you turn these days, your public sector unions are hard at work, protesting cutbacks to public sector unions.
Andrew Klavan exposes the charming charm of your unionized civil servants.
Do We Still Need Unions?
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MARK MCKINNON: Do We Still Need Unions?
Do We Still Need Unions?
No.
“The primary purpose of public unions today, as ugly as it sounds, is to work against the financial interests of taxpayers: the more public employees are paid in wages and uncapped benefits, the less taxpayers keep of the money they earn.
It’s time to call an end to the privileged class.
And the White House makes a mistake if it thinks it can grow a manufactured and uncivil unrest into a popular movement.”
It’s a big leap from We’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs to you’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs."
Do We Still Need Unions?
No.
“The primary purpose of public unions today, as ugly as it sounds, is to work against the financial interests of taxpayers: the more public employees are paid in wages and uncapped benefits, the less taxpayers keep of the money they earn.
It’s time to call an end to the privileged class.
And the White House makes a mistake if it thinks it can grow a manufactured and uncivil unrest into a popular movement.”
It’s a big leap from We’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs to you’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs."
Lake Express ferry announces fares, schedule and opens reservations for 2011
Lake Express ferry announces fares, schedule and opens reservations for 2011
"The price for a round trip for a couple, two children and a family vehicle in 2011 will be $625,"
"The price for a round trip for a couple, two children and a family vehicle in 2011 will be $625,"
Unions vs. the little guy in Wisconsin recall fight
Unions vs. the little guy in Wisconsin recall fight Byron York Politics Washington Examiner
"Unions are very good at things like gathering signatures and chartering buses to take people to the polls.
But don't rule out the team that's fighting on principle."
"Unions are very good at things like gathering signatures and chartering buses to take people to the polls.
But don't rule out the team that's fighting on principle."
Sowell: Blacks and Republicans
Sowell: Blacks and Republicans Commentary
"Yet another area in which Democrats are boxed in politically is their making job protection for members of teachers' unions more important than improving education for students in the public schools.
No one loses more from this policy than blacks, for many of whom education is their only chance for economic advancement.
But none of this matters so long as Republicans who want the black vote think they have to devise earmarked benefits for blacks, instead of explaining how Republicans' general principles, applied to all Americans, can do more for blacks than the Democrats' welfare state approach."
As long as GOPers refuse to articulate their message if they even have a message), they will face Tea Party challengers in every primary.
"Yet another area in which Democrats are boxed in politically is their making job protection for members of teachers' unions more important than improving education for students in the public schools.
No one loses more from this policy than blacks, for many of whom education is their only chance for economic advancement.
But none of this matters so long as Republicans who want the black vote think they have to devise earmarked benefits for blacks, instead of explaining how Republicans' general principles, applied to all Americans, can do more for blacks than the Democrats' welfare state approach."
As long as GOPers refuse to articulate their message if they even have a message), they will face Tea Party challengers in every primary.
Normal Interest Rates Would be a Disaster for U.S. Debt
Normal Interest Rates Would be a Disaster for U.S. Debt - Les Jones
"None of this can go on forever.
The Fed can’t print money forever.
The U.S. can’t borrow huge fractions of GDP forever.
Austerity is coming.
The only question in my mind now is whether we’ll have a currency collapse and hyperinflation first."
"None of this can go on forever.
The Fed can’t print money forever.
The U.S. can’t borrow huge fractions of GDP forever.
Austerity is coming.
The only question in my mind now is whether we’ll have a currency collapse and hyperinflation first."
Ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians Is Media Bias
Ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians Is Media Bias - Big Journalism
"Three questions for you.
1. Do you think of Republicans and the Tea Party as dangerous, violent extremists?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of those questions, then let me ask you one more …
Why isn’t the mainstream media talking about the death threats against Republican politicians in Wisconsin?"
"Three questions for you.
1. Do you think of Republicans and the Tea Party as dangerous, violent extremists?2. Do you think the Wisconsin protests over GOP Governor Scott Walker’s move to strip public sector employees of collective bargaining were peaceful?
3. Do you scoff at the right wing notion that mainstream media like the New York Times, the TV networks and NPR have a liberal media bias against the conservatives?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of those questions, then let me ask you one more …
Why isn’t the mainstream media talking about the death threats against Republican politicians in Wisconsin?"
UNION THUGS DESTROY RECALL PETITIONS
THUGS DESTROY RECALL PETITIONS Newsradio 620
Charlie Sykes:
"Upon arrival, members of the recall committee were encircled by union protesters carrying signs and a leader with a mega phone who began chanting and ranting loudly.
They packed in tightly around the petition collection table so as to prevent those attempting to sign from doing so.
At one point, a pro union protester, pretending to be interested in signing the petition, wrote profanity across a partially collected petition form, than began ripping up the completed petitions that were in close proximity.
The policemen who were there, and who were standing in close proximity to these events as they unfolded, did nothing to assist those collecting the petitions as they were being destroyed, despite such an action being a Felony under Wisconsin law.
Police also did nothing to clear the walk way for citizens that wanted to sign the petitions.
Recall Committee members received many phone calls the following day from Merill area citizens who stated that they showed up to sign the petition, but were too afraid to get out of their vehicles and approach the recall table."
Charlie Sykes:
"Upon arrival, members of the recall committee were encircled by union protesters carrying signs and a leader with a mega phone who began chanting and ranting loudly.
They packed in tightly around the petition collection table so as to prevent those attempting to sign from doing so.
At one point, a pro union protester, pretending to be interested in signing the petition, wrote profanity across a partially collected petition form, than began ripping up the completed petitions that were in close proximity.
The policemen who were there, and who were standing in close proximity to these events as they unfolded, did nothing to assist those collecting the petitions as they were being destroyed, despite such an action being a Felony under Wisconsin law.
Police also did nothing to clear the walk way for citizens that wanted to sign the petitions.
Recall Committee members received many phone calls the following day from Merill area citizens who stated that they showed up to sign the petition, but were too afraid to get out of their vehicles and approach the recall table."
Medicare and Medicaid Made $70 Billion in ‘Improper Payments’ Last Year
Medicare and Medicaid Made $70 Billion in ‘Improper Payments’ Last Year—More Than All Spending by Homeland Security and State Departments Combined
CNSnews.com: "The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services—the federal health-care agency that is a key bureaucracy in implementing Obamacare—made at least $70.5 billion in “improper payments” last year.
These improper federal health-care payments amounted to more than the combined total of $68.3 billion spent by the entire Homeland Security and the State departments last year"
CNSnews.com: "The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services—the federal health-care agency that is a key bureaucracy in implementing Obamacare—made at least $70.5 billion in “improper payments” last year.
These improper federal health-care payments amounted to more than the combined total of $68.3 billion spent by the entire Homeland Security and the State departments last year"
Bachmann: I made a mistake; media shows bias in reporting it
TRENDING: Bachmann: I made a mistake; media shows bias in reporting it – CNN Political Ticker
"'Of course, that wasn't considered newsworthy,' she said of Obama's remarks.
'The 3,400 members of the mainstream media are a part of the Obama press contingent.'"
So sadly true.....
"'Of course, that wasn't considered newsworthy,' she said of Obama's remarks.
'The 3,400 members of the mainstream media are a part of the Obama press contingent.'"
So sadly true.....
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
EAG Insider
MEAexposed.com blog » Blog Archive » EAG Insider
"‘We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired’
The Michigan Education Association announced that it will go to court over the district’s decision to not bargain over the 2011-12 contract.
The union argues that even though the old contracts expire on June 30, they should remain in effect until a new contract can be negotiated with the new school board.
Pelham doesn’t buy the union’s argument.
“We haven’t hired anybody,” he said.
“We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired.”"
"‘We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired’
The Michigan Education Association announced that it will go to court over the district’s decision to not bargain over the 2011-12 contract.
The union argues that even though the old contracts expire on June 30, they should remain in effect until a new contract can be negotiated with the new school board.
Pelham doesn’t buy the union’s argument.
“We haven’t hired anybody,” he said.
“We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired.”"
Michigan must shake loser mentality
Michigan must shake loser mentality detnews.com The Detroit News
"Could it be too late for Michigan, just like it was for two of Detroit's three automakers?"
"Could it be too late for Michigan, just like it was for two of Detroit's three automakers?"
The Truth About the State Pension Crisis
The Truth About the State Pension Crisis - Reason Magazine
"Separating economic myth from economic fact"
"Separating economic myth from economic fact"
Averting the Washington Monument ploy
RAHN: Averting the Washington Monument ploy - Washington Times
If your accountant told your family that you are spending 40 percent more than you are earning and that your borrowing limits have been reached, how would you cut your expenditures?
Would you stop buying food and not pay your mortgage and utilities, or would you first cut out entertainment, such as movies, sports events, cultural performances, nice restaurants and vacation trips?
Rational people would do the latter, but government bureaucrats often do the equivalent of the former.
This is known as the Washington Monument Ploy, which got its name when a national parks director shut down the Washington Monument and Grand Canyon for two weeks in 1969 to protest budget cuts, rather than cutting administrative costs, deferring maintenance and curtailing new projects."
If your accountant told your family that you are spending 40 percent more than you are earning and that your borrowing limits have been reached, how would you cut your expenditures?
Would you stop buying food and not pay your mortgage and utilities, or would you first cut out entertainment, such as movies, sports events, cultural performances, nice restaurants and vacation trips?
Rational people would do the latter, but government bureaucrats often do the equivalent of the former.
This is known as the Washington Monument Ploy, which got its name when a national parks director shut down the Washington Monument and Grand Canyon for two weeks in 1969 to protest budget cuts, rather than cutting administrative costs, deferring maintenance and curtailing new projects."
Muskegon County pothole complaints can be reported directly to road commission
Muskegon County pothole complaints can be reported directly to road commission MLive.com
"The complaints can be made by clicking on the service requests tab on the commission’s website, www.muskegoncountyroads.org, or by calling 231-788-2381, pressing 0 for the operator."
And remember, county board chairman Mahoney (D) has stalled the appointment of a new road commissioner because of his......perfidy to the taxpayers and drivers of our county.
Instead, his union handlers rule...again!
"The complaints can be made by clicking on the service requests tab on the commission’s website, www.muskegoncountyroads.org, or by calling 231-788-2381, pressing 0 for the operator."
And remember, county board chairman Mahoney (D) has stalled the appointment of a new road commissioner because of his......perfidy to the taxpayers and drivers of our county.
Instead, his union handlers rule...again!
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