Ill. lawmaker says raising obese kids should cost parents at tax time
"lawmaker says parents who have obese children should lose their state tax deduction.
'It's the parents' responsibility that have obese kids,' said state Sen. Shane Cultra, R-Onarga.
'Take the tax deduction away for parents that have obese kids.'"
This is why GOPers lose elections.
Big government idiot!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Muskegon County Road Commission board vacancy filled by Muskegon Heights firefighter, not tea partier
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: Muskegon County Road Commission board vacancy filled by Muskegon Heights firefighter, not tea partier
"Violate your own rules.
Change the rules in the middle of the game.
Have no clue what your own policies are.
Business as usual in our broken county.
$100 million dollars in unfunded pension and health benefits, that's Muskegon dudes!"
"Violate your own rules.
Change the rules in the middle of the game.
Have no clue what your own policies are.
Business as usual in our broken county.
$100 million dollars in unfunded pension and health benefits, that's Muskegon dudes!"
Former state representative to conduct financial forum at Whitehall library
Former state representative to conduct financial forum at Whitehall library MLive.com
"Valentine's presentation is expected to examine policy decisions and legislation from the past decade.
She said the “financial crisis has been 10 years in the making because of tax cuts, tax credits and loopholes which enabled big businesses to avoid paying their fair share.”"
Nancy will tell us how the few remaining businesses in Michigan are ripping off the public.
Let's tell Nancy what we think of her anti-business attack!
She's running hard for something, state rep. against Holly Hughes I'd suspect.
Try to make this meeting!
"Valentine's presentation is expected to examine policy decisions and legislation from the past decade.
She said the “financial crisis has been 10 years in the making because of tax cuts, tax credits and loopholes which enabled big businesses to avoid paying their fair share.”"
Nancy will tell us how the few remaining businesses in Michigan are ripping off the public.
Let's tell Nancy what we think of her anti-business attack!
She's running hard for something, state rep. against Holly Hughes I'd suspect.
Try to make this meeting!
SEIU drops mask, goes full commie
Zombie » SEIU drops mask, goes full commie
"A May Day rally in Los Angeles, co-sponsored by the SEIU and various communist groups, as well as other unions, reflected yet another step in the normalization of self-identified communist and socialist ideologies in the Obama era.
Not only did the SEIU help to organize the rally in conjunction with communists, they marched side-by-side with communists, while union members carried communist flags, communists carried union signs, and altogether there was no real way to tell the two apart."
"A May Day rally in Los Angeles, co-sponsored by the SEIU and various communist groups, as well as other unions, reflected yet another step in the normalization of self-identified communist and socialist ideologies in the Obama era.
Not only did the SEIU help to organize the rally in conjunction with communists, they marched side-by-side with communists, while union members carried communist flags, communists carried union signs, and altogether there was no real way to tell the two apart."
A “Third Income Tax” To Fund Public Education?
A “Third Income Tax” To Fund Public Education? - Austin Hill - Townhall Conservative
"As Gina Rodriquez, vice president of the California Taxpayers Association noted, this would pit “school district against school district.”"
That has not stopped schools from taxing whenever or wherever that can.
"As Gina Rodriquez, vice president of the California Taxpayers Association noted, this would pit “school district against school district.”"
That has not stopped schools from taxing whenever or wherever that can.
Synthetic turf at Hackley Stadium pulled off August ballot
Synthetic turf at Hackley Stadium pulled off August ballot MLive.com
"But school board and foundation board members alike became uneasy with the prospect of asking district residents to pay for stadium improvements in a time when so many are struggling with unemployment and underemployment."
My golly!
How did ANYONE ever play outside games before artificial grass?
"But school board and foundation board members alike became uneasy with the prospect of asking district residents to pay for stadium improvements in a time when so many are struggling with unemployment and underemployment."
My golly!
How did ANYONE ever play outside games before artificial grass?
Gallup poll sees growing support for third party in GOP, Tea Party
Gallup poll sees growing support for third party in GOP, Tea Party - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"A majority of Republicans said for the first time that a third party was needed in American politics,"
The republican party can't possible lose to BarryO'Carter again....could it?
You betcha, if the country club moderates take over.
"A majority of Republicans said for the first time that a third party was needed in American politics,"
The republican party can't possible lose to BarryO'Carter again....could it?
You betcha, if the country club moderates take over.
Muskegon County group whittles proposals for county board size to nine or 11
Muskegon County group whittles proposals for county board size to nine or 11 MLive.com
"The apportionment commission is expected to make a final decision at its 1 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace."
LAST CHANCE!
"The apportionment commission is expected to make a final decision at its 1 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace."
LAST CHANCE!
Another Nail In the Keynesian Coffin
RealClearMarkets - Another Nail In the Keynesian Coffin
"The BEA reported that its first estimate of 1Q2011 real GDP growth was 1.8%.
This represented a dramatic fall from 4Q2010 growth of 3.1%.
What no one seems to have noticed is that the slowdown occurred in the face of another large dose of Keynesian stimulus"
"The BEA reported that its first estimate of 1Q2011 real GDP growth was 1.8%.
This represented a dramatic fall from 4Q2010 growth of 3.1%.
What no one seems to have noticed is that the slowdown occurred in the face of another large dose of Keynesian stimulus"
Monday, May 09, 2011
Moore’s Law Lives: the Future Is Still Alive
Pajamas Media » Moore’s Law Lives: the Future Is Still Alive
"put simply, Intel Corp. announced Wednesday that Moore’s Law isn’t going to end anytime soon.
Because of that, your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren are going to be a whole lot better than they might have been."
"put simply, Intel Corp. announced Wednesday that Moore’s Law isn’t going to end anytime soon.
Because of that, your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren are going to be a whole lot better than they might have been."
Chris Wallace Bin Laden Waterboarding
Chris Wallace Bin Laden Waterboarding Bin Laden Unarmed Video Mediaite
"Why is it legal and “proper” to shoot an unarmed man in the face, while enhanced interrogation methods, such as waterboarding, are deemed improper?
You might recall, in fact, that waterboarding was banned by President Barack Obama back in January of 2009"
"Why is it legal and “proper” to shoot an unarmed man in the face, while enhanced interrogation methods, such as waterboarding, are deemed improper?
You might recall, in fact, that waterboarding was banned by President Barack Obama back in January of 2009"
How to Make PBS Pledge Week Even More Insufferable
How to Make PBS Pledge Week Even More Insufferable - By Mark Steyn - The Corner - National Review Online
"Of course.
If you look at these decisions in toto – from “climate change” to “public service broadcasting” – we are about two judges away from having the entire program of leftist conventional wisdom ruled a state church."
"Of course.
If you look at these decisions in toto – from “climate change” to “public service broadcasting” – we are about two judges away from having the entire program of leftist conventional wisdom ruled a state church."
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Local Police/Fire Millage Votes Show Local Politicians’ Bad Faith
Local Police/Fire Millage Votes Show Local Politicians’ Bad Faith [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Yes, they do!
Cuz they can.
Until we stand up to the bullies.
Yes, they do!
Cuz they can.
Until we stand up to the bullies.
Inevitability of Greek Default on Sovereign Debt
Instapundit » Blog Archive » Inevitability of Greek Default on Sovereign Debt
“The trading patterns of Greek bonds indicate that traders expect a restructuring, and they think it will be messy.”
And note to International Business Transactions law students – choice of law and forum clauses matter. “Greece’s negotiating position is improved by the fact that about 90 percent of its outstanding bonds specify that Greek law will determine any disputes — and of course Greece can change its laws if needed.”"
It seems the Greeks are taking a page from Barry's rules of finance.
“The trading patterns of Greek bonds indicate that traders expect a restructuring, and they think it will be messy.”
And note to International Business Transactions law students – choice of law and forum clauses matter. “Greece’s negotiating position is improved by the fact that about 90 percent of its outstanding bonds specify that Greek law will determine any disputes — and of course Greece can change its laws if needed.”"
It seems the Greeks are taking a page from Barry's rules of finance.
The U.S. Coast Guard orders some boat operators to allow fewer passengers as people gain weight
The U.S. Coast Guard orders some boat operators to allow fewer passengers as people gain weight. - chicagotribune.com
"starting in December, the Coast Guard will require passenger boats to increase the average weight of passengers to 185 pounds from 160 pounds."
The Coast Guard must never have visited Muskegon.....
"starting in December, the Coast Guard will require passenger boats to increase the average weight of passengers to 185 pounds from 160 pounds."
The Coast Guard must never have visited Muskegon.....
Philippine city holds mass circumcision for youths
Philippine city holds mass circumcision for youths - Yahoo! News
"'I'm a big boy now,' one boy who had just finished the surgery bragged."
"'I'm a big boy now,' one boy who had just finished the surgery bragged."
Crazifornia: California leads the nation … in failure
Crazifornia: California leads the nation … in failure The Daily Caller
"At least Californians who live in Riverside County will be getting some relief from the public employee pension crisis.
No, the county hasn’t successfully shut down employee demands; rather, it’s shut up its board of supervisors.
The supervisors just voted 3-2 that they should avoid publicly discussing the details of ongoing talks with the county’s unions, including not telling the public what they’d like to see happen at the negotiating table.
The two supervisors who have been most vocal about having to curb the rising cost of public employee pensions voted against the measure, while the three who voted for it tried to explain how they’re not muzzling the public debate"
Amazing!
Muskegon's county commissioners have NEVER publically discussed public union details before or AFTER the contracts are signed.
Just silence from those elected and given the responsibility....and the compensation to represent the citizens.
"At least Californians who live in Riverside County will be getting some relief from the public employee pension crisis.
No, the county hasn’t successfully shut down employee demands; rather, it’s shut up its board of supervisors.
The supervisors just voted 3-2 that they should avoid publicly discussing the details of ongoing talks with the county’s unions, including not telling the public what they’d like to see happen at the negotiating table.
The two supervisors who have been most vocal about having to curb the rising cost of public employee pensions voted against the measure, while the three who voted for it tried to explain how they’re not muzzling the public debate"
Amazing!
Muskegon's county commissioners have NEVER publically discussed public union details before or AFTER the contracts are signed.
Just silence from those elected and given the responsibility....and the compensation to represent the citizens.
Tea party activists say they sniffed out some
"It's bad enough that teachers unions at the local, state and national level have become more preoccupied with politics than they are with students and education.
Now it appears they are willing to bend or break laws and regulations to guarantee victory."
Now it appears they are willing to bend or break laws and regulations to guarantee victory."
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Royal wedding: the fashion fallout from Princess Beatrice's fascinator fiasco
Interbred and on the public dole.
WSJ: If Supermarkets Were Like Public Schools
theblogprof: WSJ: If Supermarkets Were Like Public Schools
"Of course, none of this would be happening if we had school choice.
Bad schools would die. Good schools would thrive"
plus this gem:
"UPDATE: Another prior post where I mentioned the above analogy:
Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent."
"Of course, none of this would be happening if we had school choice.
Bad schools would die. Good schools would thrive"
plus this gem:
"UPDATE: Another prior post where I mentioned the above analogy:
Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent."
new-homes-for-dollar-down
new-homes-for-dollar-down-moneywatch: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"According to The Daily's report, the developer stands to lose nothing as they receive the full purchase price, regardless of the buyer's ability to continue making mortgage payments.
This risk in this scenario is assumed by two government programs (in other words, you the taxpayer) that guarantee the loans for those who want a house but lack the cash for a standard down payment and closing costs."
"According to The Daily's report, the developer stands to lose nothing as they receive the full purchase price, regardless of the buyer's ability to continue making mortgage payments.
This risk in this scenario is assumed by two government programs (in other words, you the taxpayer) that guarantee the loans for those who want a house but lack the cash for a standard down payment and closing costs."
FundingCrisis?
FundingCrisis
"Also, please take time to email your legislators and advocate on behalf of our children...no additional cuts and proper funding of our schools."
If each teacher and administrator paid 25% of their own health care costs, how does that hurt students?
"Also, please take time to email your legislators and advocate on behalf of our children...no additional cuts and proper funding of our schools."
If each teacher and administrator paid 25% of their own health care costs, how does that hurt students?
Try Not to Think of a Waterboard
Try Not to Think of a Waterboard - WSJ.com
"Of course, without waterboarding, Osama bin Laden might also be alive, and who knows how many Americans might be dead from unthwarted terrorist attacks"
"Of course, without waterboarding, Osama bin Laden might also be alive, and who knows how many Americans might be dead from unthwarted terrorist attacks"
Forums on budget deficit planned in Mona Shores
Forums on budget deficit planned in Mona Shores MLive.com
"A community forum to discuss the Mona Shores Public Schools budget for next year has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the administration building, 3374 McCracken.
The district is facing about a $4 million deficit for next school year and has sought staff and community suggestions on where to cut spending without hurting students.
The public also is invited to attend the school board's retreat scheduled for 8 a.m. May 21 at the administration building.
By then, it's expected the board will have a list of potential cuts for community members to review and comment on.
More information is available at the district's website, www.monashores.net."
"A community forum to discuss the Mona Shores Public Schools budget for next year has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the administration building, 3374 McCracken.
The district is facing about a $4 million deficit for next school year and has sought staff and community suggestions on where to cut spending without hurting students.
The public also is invited to attend the school board's retreat scheduled for 8 a.m. May 21 at the administration building.
By then, it's expected the board will have a list of potential cuts for community members to review and comment on.
More information is available at the district's website, www.monashores.net."
Michigan attorney general sues over housemate benefits ruling
Michigan attorney general sues over housemate benefits ruling detnews.com The Detroit News
"Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Friday against the Civil Service Commission, alleging it exceeded its authority when it extended health benefits to housemates of state employees."
"Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Friday against the Civil Service Commission, alleging it exceeded its authority when it extended health benefits to housemates of state employees."
Friday, May 06, 2011
Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely - Reason Magazine
"The Democratic Party has folded Sacramento into one of the tightest one-party grips in contemporary American politics.
In November, bucking the national trend, Democrats in California won not just the governorship but 51 Assembly seats to Republicans’ 29, 24 state Senate seats to Republicans’ 14, and every statewide office.
With the passage of a referendum lowering the number of legislative votes required to approve a state budget (from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority), California is that rarest of land masses for the 2011 Democratic Party: conquered territory.
State Democrats have freedom to rule virtually unchallenged by the scattered, rusticated Republicans."
"The Democratic Party has folded Sacramento into one of the tightest one-party grips in contemporary American politics.
In November, bucking the national trend, Democrats in California won not just the governorship but 51 Assembly seats to Republicans’ 29, 24 state Senate seats to Republicans’ 14, and every statewide office.
With the passage of a referendum lowering the number of legislative votes required to approve a state budget (from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority), California is that rarest of land masses for the 2011 Democratic Party: conquered territory.
State Democrats have freedom to rule virtually unchallenged by the scattered, rusticated Republicans."
Lessons of Teacher Labor Markets
Lessons of Teacher Labor Markets [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"public schools posting teacher job openings were receiving hundreds and even thousands of applications.
For example, according to the Macomb Daily, the Chippewa Valley school district received almost 19,000 applications for just 71 teacher openings last year"
We all "shop" for the lowest price we will pay to get the product or service we need.
Except when public unions interfere with our CHOICE.
And it is UNSUSTAINABLE!
Choice and sustainability.
What a concept!
"public schools posting teacher job openings were receiving hundreds and even thousands of applications.
For example, according to the Macomb Daily, the Chippewa Valley school district received almost 19,000 applications for just 71 teacher openings last year"
We all "shop" for the lowest price we will pay to get the product or service we need.
Except when public unions interfere with our CHOICE.
And it is UNSUSTAINABLE!
Choice and sustainability.
What a concept!
Show Your Thanks to World War II Vets by Watching This 2-min Video
Show Your Thanks to World War II Vets by Watching This 2-min Video Show Your Thanks to World War II Veterans Before It's Too Late!
"Can you help spread this important message?
This story is incredible.
Send this touching two-minute video about World War II veterans to FIVE friends and family to remind them that every day alive in this great, free country is truly a bonus"
"Can you help spread this important message?
This story is incredible.
Send this touching two-minute video about World War II veterans to FIVE friends and family to remind them that every day alive in this great, free country is truly a bonus"
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