Caught Red-Handed - Investors.com
"Even the so-loathed Sen. Joseph McCarthy has been rehabilitated, by M. Stanton Evans in 'Blacklisted by History.'
Evans illustrates, for example, that U.S. Army counsel Joseph Welch's famed 'Have you no decency?' line during McCarthy's televised hearings was actually a melodramatic deceit;
Welch himself had weeks earlier fired the 'young lad' he accused McCarthy of slandering, admitting that he was indeed a member of the National Lawyers Guild Communist front group.
The evidence just keeps coming that most of what those irresponsible 'Red baiters' were saying in the 1950s was right."
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Are We Broke?
Are We Broke? Michael D. Tanner Cato Institute: Commentary
"With the United States running a $1.65 trillion budget deficit and getting ready to hit the $14.3 trillion national-debt limit, a strange new mantra has surfaced among advocates of big government:
We're not really facing a budget crisis.
'We're not broke,' writes E. J. Dionne in the Washington Post.
'We're not broke, and Boehner shouldn't say that we are,' echoes the Washington Monthly.
'The nation is not, in fact, broke,' agrees Paul Krugman, obviously having gotten the memo.
Oh, really?"
"With the United States running a $1.65 trillion budget deficit and getting ready to hit the $14.3 trillion national-debt limit, a strange new mantra has surfaced among advocates of big government:
We're not really facing a budget crisis.
'We're not broke,' writes E. J. Dionne in the Washington Post.
'We're not broke, and Boehner shouldn't say that we are,' echoes the Washington Monthly.
'The nation is not, in fact, broke,' agrees Paul Krugman, obviously having gotten the memo.
Oh, really?"
Muskegon County officials weigh jail options, including using state prison
Muskegon County officials weigh jail options, including using state prison MLive.com#comments:
"Building a new facility or converting a soon-to-be-vacant state prison are being considered as potential solutions to Muskegon County's concerns about its outdated and overcrowded jail."
Note that privatizing the jail isn't even a discussion point.
These dudes want a new jail building, big time!
"Building a new facility or converting a soon-to-be-vacant state prison are being considered as potential solutions to Muskegon County's concerns about its outdated and overcrowded jail."
Note that privatizing the jail isn't even a discussion point.
These dudes want a new jail building, big time!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Michigan motorists to pay most ever to cover costs of accident injuries
Michigan motorists to pay most ever to cover costs of accident injuries Detroit Free Press freep.com
"Michigan is the only state that requires all drivers to have unlimited medical coverage for injuries suffered in auto accidents."
Wonder why employers who have drivers won't domicile in Michigan?
"Michigan is the only state that requires all drivers to have unlimited medical coverage for injuries suffered in auto accidents."
Wonder why employers who have drivers won't domicile in Michigan?
MSU cuts ties with football booster club -more....
MSU cuts ties with football booster club Lansing State Journal lansingstatejournal.com
"justjabbering
Here is some more information on what they are investigating:
The letter from the lottery shows five checks made out to board members for expenses like $1,140 for a holiday party; another $1,781.32 for a trip to a bowl game; and another, worth about $1,200, for the Alamo Bowl.
Perhaps the worst -- a credit card receipt for almost $20,000 in season tickets to MSU athletic events, most of which went to board members.
Another credit card receipt shows more than $3,000 spent on season tickets to the Lansing Lugnuts."
This looks alot like a bunch of crooks stealing money cuz they can.........dang!
"justjabbering
Here is some more information on what they are investigating:
The letter from the lottery shows five checks made out to board members for expenses like $1,140 for a holiday party; another $1,781.32 for a trip to a bowl game; and another, worth about $1,200, for the Alamo Bowl.
Perhaps the worst -- a credit card receipt for almost $20,000 in season tickets to MSU athletic events, most of which went to board members.
Another credit card receipt shows more than $3,000 spent on season tickets to the Lansing Lugnuts."
This looks alot like a bunch of crooks stealing money cuz they can.........dang!
Across country, GOP pushes photo ID at the polls
My Way News - Across country, GOP pushes photo ID at the polls
"Empowered by last year's elections, Republican leaders in about half the states are pushing to require voters to show photo ID at the polls despite little evidence of fraud and already-substantial punishments for those who vote illegally."
This is a huge difference between the two political parties.
If you want voter fraud, vote democrat.
"Empowered by last year's elections, Republican leaders in about half the states are pushing to require voters to show photo ID at the polls despite little evidence of fraud and already-substantial punishments for those who vote illegally."
This is a huge difference between the two political parties.
If you want voter fraud, vote democrat.
MSU football booster club investigated
MSU football booster club investigated WOOD TV8
"Michigan State University has suspended all activities with a football booster club after learning the Michigan Lottery Commission is investigating the organization.
The Downtown Coaches Club is a nonprofit organization that runs raffles at the university's football games, among other activities.
It's independent of the Michigan State Athletics Office."
Doh!
They'll never take me alive!!!!!!
"Michigan State University has suspended all activities with a football booster club after learning the Michigan Lottery Commission is investigating the organization.
The Downtown Coaches Club is a nonprofit organization that runs raffles at the university's football games, among other activities.
It's independent of the Michigan State Athletics Office."
Doh!
They'll never take me alive!!!!!!
Three states considering taxing electric cars to compensate for lost gas taxes
Three states considering taxing electric cars to compensate for lost gas taxes — Autoblog Green
"Opting to buy a battery-powered, all-electric vehicle not only frees your vehicle of tailpipe emissions.
It also means owners of plug-ins don't have to pay gas taxes, right?
Well, for residents of the states of Washington, Oregon and Texas, that sort of depends on whether or not soon-to-be introduced legislation to establish Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) taxes for electric vehicles gets passed into law."
You don't think this is coming to Michigan too?
And all to pacify the enviro-loonies and their rich green-car owners.
Tax the poor to subsidize the rich....great!
"Opting to buy a battery-powered, all-electric vehicle not only frees your vehicle of tailpipe emissions.
It also means owners of plug-ins don't have to pay gas taxes, right?
Well, for residents of the states of Washington, Oregon and Texas, that sort of depends on whether or not soon-to-be introduced legislation to establish Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) taxes for electric vehicles gets passed into law."
You don't think this is coming to Michigan too?
And all to pacify the enviro-loonies and their rich green-car owners.
Tax the poor to subsidize the rich....great!
MySpace loses 10 million users in a month
MySpace loses 10 million users in a month - Telegraph
"MySpace lost 10 million unique users between January and February of this year, going form 73 million to 63 million in a matter of four weeks"
"MySpace lost 10 million unique users between January and February of this year, going form 73 million to 63 million in a matter of four weeks"
Could anti-obesity campaigns eventually be as successful as anti-smoking efforts?
Could anti-obesity campaigns eventually be as successful as anti-smoking efforts? MLive.com
"“This is a public health issue. It’s not something we can cure in hospitals or doctor offices or research centers; we don’t have a pill for it.
It’s a behavior thing, and that’s why it’s so hard,” he said."
Wow, this is gonna be great!
I sorta remember that cigarette prices went from 15 cents a pack to today's $4-$10.00/pack price.
So if we simply do the same for food we'll have a bunch of thin, fit Americans?
Only if we really, really spend a lot of money on the government program....right?
"“This is a public health issue. It’s not something we can cure in hospitals or doctor offices or research centers; we don’t have a pill for it.
It’s a behavior thing, and that’s why it’s so hard,” he said."
Wow, this is gonna be great!
I sorta remember that cigarette prices went from 15 cents a pack to today's $4-$10.00/pack price.
So if we simply do the same for food we'll have a bunch of thin, fit Americans?
Only if we really, really spend a lot of money on the government program....right?
Lake Michigan wind-assessment buoy gets final approval from feds
Lake Michigan wind-assessment buoy gets final approval from feds MLive.com
"The U.S. Department of Energy, the Michigan Public Service Commission, We Energies of Wisconsin and the Sierra Club provided funding for the project.
In June, the project secured $3.1 million in grants and research funds."
$3.1 MILLION?
"The U.S. Department of Energy, the Michigan Public Service Commission, We Energies of Wisconsin and the Sierra Club provided funding for the project.
In June, the project secured $3.1 million in grants and research funds."
$3.1 MILLION?
Michigan political party disclosure change proposed
Michigan political party disclosure change proposed MLive.com
"Johnson's proposal would require disclosure of petition circulation activities as part of the campaign finance process for qualifying a newly created political party."
This is an issue GOPers and democrats ought to embrace.......but why is the left silent?
"Johnson's proposal would require disclosure of petition circulation activities as part of the campaign finance process for qualifying a newly created political party."
This is an issue GOPers and democrats ought to embrace.......but why is the left silent?
Muskegon County Jail's new policy leads to community meeting hosted by opposition
Muskegon County Jail's new policy leads to community meeting hosted by opposition MLive.com
"Wendy Sampson, spokeswoman for the group, said the ultimate goal is to return letter correspondence to the jail, and the meeting is being held to help determine ideas to make that happen."
This little group sure has tenacity!
"Wendy Sampson, spokeswoman for the group, said the ultimate goal is to return letter correspondence to the jail, and the meeting is being held to help determine ideas to make that happen."
This little group sure has tenacity!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
CBO: Taxing mileage a 'practical option' for revenue enhancement
CBO: Taxing mileage a 'practical option' for revenue enhancement - The Hill's Floor Action
"The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this week released a report that said taxing people based on how many miles they drive is a possible option for raising new revenues"
Anyone notice that NO ONE in government even considers reducing spending as an option?
If we let them, they will take all of our hard earned income...and our kid's income...and our grandkid's income...you gettin' the drift here?
"The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this week released a report that said taxing people based on how many miles they drive is a possible option for raising new revenues"
Anyone notice that NO ONE in government even considers reducing spending as an option?
If we let them, they will take all of our hard earned income...and our kid's income...and our grandkid's income...you gettin' the drift here?
San Diego State’s Steve Fisher happy to be back in the NCAA tournament spotlight
San Diego State’s Steve Fisher happy to be back in the NCAA tournament spotlight - The Washington Post
"As San Diego State prepared for its first Sweet 16 appearance, Aztecs Coach Steve Fisher walked across a basketball court Wednesday with a familiar, deliberate gait. He shook hands with Bill Frieder."
Kind of amazing the ex-coach of UM is back......he must be doing something right....
"As San Diego State prepared for its first Sweet 16 appearance, Aztecs Coach Steve Fisher walked across a basketball court Wednesday with a familiar, deliberate gait. He shook hands with Bill Frieder."
Kind of amazing the ex-coach of UM is back......he must be doing something right....
Video shows bikini brawl in PCB Burger King
Should bikinis be banned at Burger King?
Is this the fault of an uncaring corporate management?
A RETIREMENT TALE
UPDATED: A RETIREMENT TALE Newsradio 620 -Charlie Sykes
Take a look at what teachers really get paid for their less than 180 days/year employment.
Take a look at what teachers really get paid for their less than 180 days/year employment.
Right to Work on TV: Why did Mitch Daniels Give Up on the Indiana Right ...
If Daniels has any hope of getting the GOP nomination for Prez, he may have lost it on this issue.
Going "wobbly" is hardly a resume enhancement.
Illinois teacher pension system nearly $40 billion in the hole, state data show
Illinois teacher pension system nearly $40 billion in the hole, state data show - chicagotribune.com
"The Teachers' Retirement System, the largest and costliest of Illinois' pension programs, is now almost $40 billion short of what's needed to cover future benefits — the deepest financial hole in 20 years of state records"
"The Teachers' Retirement System, the largest and costliest of Illinois' pension programs, is now almost $40 billion short of what's needed to cover future benefits — the deepest financial hole in 20 years of state records"
Effort to stop benefits for unrelated adults living with state workers fails in Michigan House
Effort to stop benefits for unrelated adults living with state workers fails in Michigan House MLive.com
"The plan, which allows a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend – and dependents – to obtain state benefits if they live with a state worker, could cost $8 million annually"
And those of us who see and will pay the increased taxes on the horizon and decreased state services get stuck in the wazoo once again!
"The plan, which allows a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend – and dependents – to obtain state benefits if they live with a state worker, could cost $8 million annually"
And those of us who see and will pay the increased taxes on the horizon and decreased state services get stuck in the wazoo once again!
Obama’s funny numbers
Obama’s funny numbers - Right Turn - The Washington Post
"The most glaring: The CBO shows that the debt over 10 years will be $1.8 trillion higher than President Obama revealed."
"The most glaring: The CBO shows that the debt over 10 years will be $1.8 trillion higher than President Obama revealed."
What Is U.S. National Interest In Libya?
Editorial: What Is U.S. National Interest In Libya? - Investors.com
The amazing thing is that NO ONE (other than Obama's paid hacks) left or right, American or foreign, has a clue why we are attacking Libya.
And the normally anti-American/anti-defense MSM is mostly supportive of Col Muammar Gaddafi's bling buddy, Barry O'Carter.
The amazing thing is that NO ONE (other than Obama's paid hacks) left or right, American or foreign, has a clue why we are attacking Libya.
And the normally anti-American/anti-defense MSM is mostly supportive of Col Muammar Gaddafi's bling buddy, Barry O'Carter.
Transparency Not Rapid for Kent Co. Transit Agency
Transparency Not Rapid for Kent Co. Transit Agency [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"“It’s unfortunate that The Rapid, which sees fit to spend $250,000 on a piece of art for its headquarters, can’t spend some money to make itself more transparent to the taxpayers who pay the bills.
It’s extremely inexpensive to post information to the Internet these days, but our inclination is that The Rapid does this on purpose.”"
This one has a big, bad stink!
"“It’s unfortunate that The Rapid, which sees fit to spend $250,000 on a piece of art for its headquarters, can’t spend some money to make itself more transparent to the taxpayers who pay the bills.
It’s extremely inexpensive to post information to the Internet these days, but our inclination is that The Rapid does this on purpose.”"
This one has a big, bad stink!
'Budget Cut' Doesn't Mean the Same Thing to Public and Private Sectors
'Budget Cut' Doesn't Mean the Same Thing to Public and Private Sectors [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
“Government employees have a very different definition,” the president of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance said.
“Government claims to cut its budget every year, but spending never goes down.
Citizens spend less when they cut their own budgets.
This is part of a language gap that exists between government workers and citizens.”"
“Government employees have a very different definition,” the president of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance said.
“Government claims to cut its budget every year, but spending never goes down.
Citizens spend less when they cut their own budgets.
This is part of a language gap that exists between government workers and citizens.”"
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