CARPE DIEM: U.S. Manufacturing in 2009 = Germany, Italy, France, Russia, U.K., Brazil and Canada COMBINED
"The U.S. ranked #1 in the world for manufacturing, and produced 14% more output than second-ranked China ($2.04 trillion) and twice as much output as third-ranked Japan ($1.15 trillion)."
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
Facebook post insists: Michigan senator 'wishes to keep this process quiet and very stealth!'"
"Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
Facebook post insists: Michigan senator 'wishes to keep this process quiet and very stealth!'"
The Extinction of Retirement
The Extinction of Retirement
"According to the Social Security Administration, in 2008, Social Security provided 50% of all income for 64% of recipients and 90% of all income for 34% of all beneficiaries.
With these numbers, it's not hard to see how even small cuts will spark big protests.
Now try cutting the $20 trillion prescription drug program and the $79 trillion Medicare entitlements and watch the political sparks fly! However, given the realities, it's hard to see how the program can escape deep cuts."
"According to the Social Security Administration, in 2008, Social Security provided 50% of all income for 64% of recipients and 90% of all income for 34% of all beneficiaries.
With these numbers, it's not hard to see how even small cuts will spark big protests.
Now try cutting the $20 trillion prescription drug program and the $79 trillion Medicare entitlements and watch the political sparks fly! However, given the realities, it's hard to see how the program can escape deep cuts."
Half of Taxes Pay for Retiree Benefits
GoLocalProv News Providence - Half of Taxes Pay for Retiree Benefits
"Just over half of all taxes collected in Providence in 2010 were owed to pensions and benefits for all city retirees—sucking money away from basic services and adding to the property tax burden"
"Just over half of all taxes collected in Providence in 2010 were owed to pensions and benefits for all city retirees—sucking money away from basic services and adding to the property tax burden"
How Public Employees get to run government
How Public Employees get to run government « Burypensions Blog
"Say you have a business in the private sector.
Would you let your employees name their salary and benefit levels and oblige you to pass on the cost to your customers?
Absent a captive market your customers will likely be gone and so would your business."
"Say you have a business in the private sector.
Would you let your employees name their salary and benefit levels and oblige you to pass on the cost to your customers?
Absent a captive market your customers will likely be gone and so would your business."
George Soros and the Plot to Take Judicial Selections Away from Voters
George Soros and the Plot to Take Judicial Selections Away from Voters [Michigan Capitol Confidential]: "Billionaire political financier George Soros is behind a $45 million campaign to strip American citizens of their right to select state court judges and thereby put the legal system in the hands of Left-wing jurists"
US Is in Even Worse Shape Financially Than Greece: Gross
US Is in Even Worse Shape Financially Than Greece: Gross - CNBC
"When adding in all of the money owed to cover future liabilities in entitlement programs the US is actually in worse financial shape than Greece and other debt-laden European countries, Pimco's Bill Gross told CNBC Monday."
Bill Gross?!!!!
"When adding in all of the money owed to cover future liabilities in entitlement programs the US is actually in worse financial shape than Greece and other debt-laden European countries, Pimco's Bill Gross told CNBC Monday."
Bill Gross?!!!!
Allan McNish's terrifying Audi R18 TDI Le Mans crash
Allan McNish's terrifying Audi R18 TDI Le Mans crash — Autoblog
"Video: Allan McNish's terrifying Audi R18 TDI Le Mans crash"
"Video: Allan McNish's terrifying Audi R18 TDI Le Mans crash"
Court order allows Christian leaflets at Arab fest
Court order allows Christian leaflets at Arab fest
"A Detroit federal judge has signed an order allowing Christian evangelists to work the sidewalks of a popular Arab-American festival in Dearborn."
Imagine you'd need a judge to allow this in an American city.
A muslim controlled city!
"A Detroit federal judge has signed an order allowing Christian evangelists to work the sidewalks of a popular Arab-American festival in Dearborn."
Imagine you'd need a judge to allow this in an American city.
A muslim controlled city!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
EMU unions reject wage freeze
EMU unions reject wage freeze Detroit Free Press freep.com
"Martin had asked for about $3.3 million back from union raises that ranged from 1% to 3%"
"Martin had asked for about $3.3 million back from union raises that ranged from 1% to 3%"
Theory and Facts
Theory and Facts
"Correct or not, the belief that “government spending was the only option” to keep the economy from imploding is itself a theory.
No data independent of some economic theory scream with crystalline clarity that increased government spending must substitute for collapsing private spending."
"Correct or not, the belief that “government spending was the only option” to keep the economy from imploding is itself a theory.
No data independent of some economic theory scream with crystalline clarity that increased government spending must substitute for collapsing private spending."
Very unfortunate for America.
Very unfortunate for America.
Thadd McCotter voted with the big unions/democrats AGAIN!
Huisenga was a no-show.
Why?
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2011-413&sort=party
Thadd McCotter voted with the big unions/democrats AGAIN!
Huisenga was a no-show.
Why?
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2011-413&sort=party
Michigan Union Targets Legislator
Michigan Union Targets Legislator - Kyle Olson - Townhall Conservative
"This certainly isn’t unique.
Wisconsin unions took similar action against business owners who refused to condemn Gov. Scott Walker’s reform efforts.
How would the unions feel if tea party members protested outside the homes of public employees and their union bosses?
They don’t, because they understand that all Americans have the freedom to believe what they want to believe without having to fear for their safety or livelihoods"
"This certainly isn’t unique.
Wisconsin unions took similar action against business owners who refused to condemn Gov. Scott Walker’s reform efforts.
How would the unions feel if tea party members protested outside the homes of public employees and their union bosses?
They don’t, because they understand that all Americans have the freedom to believe what they want to believe without having to fear for their safety or livelihoods"
The Sorry State of Liberal Compassion
Articles: The Sorry State of Liberal Compassion
"Of course, beyond the reckless sensationalism, the fact remains that those tax dollars are still funding responsible family clinics that provide those essential services.
They are only being denied to the ones who use the family planning cloak to shroud the evil butchery of abortion that appears at the top of their menu.
Nevertheless, with the stage set, Barack Obama waded into the fray with the trademark political thuggery he once used to brow-beat Arizonans over their immigration policy.
This time, showing the extent to which he is beholden to the abortion lobby, Obama has threatened to deny Indiana its federal Medicaid dollars if Hoosiers don't capitulate to his demands and restore Planned Parenthood's blood money."
"Of course, beyond the reckless sensationalism, the fact remains that those tax dollars are still funding responsible family clinics that provide those essential services.
They are only being denied to the ones who use the family planning cloak to shroud the evil butchery of abortion that appears at the top of their menu.
Nevertheless, with the stage set, Barack Obama waded into the fray with the trademark political thuggery he once used to brow-beat Arizonans over their immigration policy.
This time, showing the extent to which he is beholden to the abortion lobby, Obama has threatened to deny Indiana its federal Medicaid dollars if Hoosiers don't capitulate to his demands and restore Planned Parenthood's blood money."
TEDx Muskegon will have two lunch sessions to teach the community about a September event
TEDx Muskegon will have two lunch sessions to teach the community about a September event MLive.com
"TEDx Muskegon organizers will have a 'brown bag lunch' meeting Wednesday and Aug. 18 to teach the community about the upcoming Sept. 20 event in Muskegon.
TEDx is a community-based, independent organization associated with the global TED initiatives. The local TEDx group will have their first confernce at the Freauthal Theater Sept. 20 with a thrive Muskegon theme.
To learn more about the TED experience and how it is coming to Muskegon, organizers will meet with interested citizens Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Grand Valley State University Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, 200 Viridian along Muskegon Lake. Another lunch session is planned for the same time and place Aug. 18."
What is this TED?
Fuzzy always makes me nervous.
http://www.ted.com/pages/about
"TEDx Muskegon organizers will have a 'brown bag lunch' meeting Wednesday and Aug. 18 to teach the community about the upcoming Sept. 20 event in Muskegon.
TEDx is a community-based, independent organization associated with the global TED initiatives. The local TEDx group will have their first confernce at the Freauthal Theater Sept. 20 with a thrive Muskegon theme.
To learn more about the TED experience and how it is coming to Muskegon, organizers will meet with interested citizens Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Grand Valley State University Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, 200 Viridian along Muskegon Lake. Another lunch session is planned for the same time and place Aug. 18."
What is this TED?
Fuzzy always makes me nervous.
http://www.ted.com/pages/about
Dozens of Republicans Vote for Handouts to Big Labor
Dozens of Republicans Vote for Handouts to Big Labor RedState
"Yesterday, the House passed the largely non-controversial Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations (MilCon) bill for FY 2012.
Unfortunately, it is these non-controversial bills which provide a safe haven for meretricious policy initiatives through the rapid fire amendment process.
While everyone was focused on presidential politics, the House passed an amendment forcing government contractors to use labor unions on federal construction projects.
Oh, and like most bad legislation, this amendment passed by one vote, with the help of 27 Republicans."
Very unfortunate for America.
Thadd McCotter voted with the big unions/democrats AGAIN!
Huisenga was a no-show.
Why?
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2011-413&sort=party
"Yesterday, the House passed the largely non-controversial Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations (MilCon) bill for FY 2012.
Unfortunately, it is these non-controversial bills which provide a safe haven for meretricious policy initiatives through the rapid fire amendment process.
While everyone was focused on presidential politics, the House passed an amendment forcing government contractors to use labor unions on federal construction projects.
Oh, and like most bad legislation, this amendment passed by one vote, with the help of 27 Republicans."
Very unfortunate for America.
Thadd McCotter voted with the big unions/democrats AGAIN!
Huisenga was a no-show.
Why?
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2011-413&sort=party
Waterfront restaurant celebrates West Michigan lifestyle
Waterfront restaurant celebrates West Michigan lifestyle MLive.com
"A welcome new place to dine out is The Lake House Waterfront Grill, a renovation of the Muskegon landmark Rafferty's."
I'm not sure what "West Michigan lifestyle" means but we finally have a few pretty good restaurants here in Muskegon.
Good news whatever you "lifestyle.
Mine is usually...hungry....
"A welcome new place to dine out is The Lake House Waterfront Grill, a renovation of the Muskegon landmark Rafferty's."
I'm not sure what "West Michigan lifestyle" means but we finally have a few pretty good restaurants here in Muskegon.
Good news whatever you "lifestyle.
Mine is usually...hungry....
Shocking Headline: Greektown patrol cop dies a week after being struck by tourist
theblogprof: Shocking Headline: Greektown patrol cop dies a week after being struck by tourist
"Detroit has a tourist?
Did not see that coming."
heh.....
"Detroit has a tourist?
Did not see that coming."
heh.....
Fred Upton’s Broken Light Bulb Promise Another Example of the Failure of Republican Leadership
Michael Patrick Leahy: Fred Upton’s Broken Light Bulb Promise Another Example of the Failure of Republican Leadership
"He therefore promised that one of his first acts would be to advance legislation that would repeal the very light bulb ban he had once championed."
This RINO needs to GO!
"He therefore promised that one of his first acts would be to advance legislation that would repeal the very light bulb ban he had once championed."
This RINO needs to GO!
WWII B-17 makes emergency landing outside Chicago
My Way News - WWII B-17 makes emergency landing outside Chicago
"A World War II bomber made what appeared to be an emergency landing in a cornfield Monday and all seven people on board escaped before it was consumed by fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration."
Not too many left.
"A World War II bomber made what appeared to be an emergency landing in a cornfield Monday and all seven people on board escaped before it was consumed by fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration."
Not too many left.
Environmentalists: Hands Off My Dishes!
Environmentalists: Hands Off My Dishes! - Page 1 - Mona Charen - Townhall Conservative
"I began noticing the white coating, dull film, and simply unclean dishes a few weeks ago."
"I began noticing the white coating, dull film, and simply unclean dishes a few weeks ago."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Muskegon Tea Party Today 7:00pm Whitlows!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
"But our own little county is 100 MILLION in debt to unfunded pension and health benefits for its employees.
And the big spending left has been hard at work trying to recall the governor and many GOP Michigan reps. and senators.
And showing their strength at rallies statewide.
'Keep up the spending and more' is their cry.
If they win, your children and grandchildren will lose, big time."
"But our own little county is 100 MILLION in debt to unfunded pension and health benefits for its employees.
And the big spending left has been hard at work trying to recall the governor and many GOP Michigan reps. and senators.
And showing their strength at rallies statewide.
'Keep up the spending and more' is their cry.
If they win, your children and grandchildren will lose, big time."
Signs of tyranny
EDITORIAL: Signs of tyranny - Washington Times
"The ordinance carefully carves out an exemption for artistic and political speech.
So a gigantic “Vote Obama” sign is acceptable, but one that states “20 percent off on Wednesdays” is not."
"The ordinance carefully carves out an exemption for artistic and political speech.
So a gigantic “Vote Obama” sign is acceptable, but one that states “20 percent off on Wednesdays” is not."
China's Pearl Harbor?
EDITORIAL: China's Pearl Harbor? - Washington Times
"Imagine a Chinese aircraft carrier sailing south close along the Florida coast and making a port call in Cuba.
It seems unimaginable but this scenario may be in our near future."
"Imagine a Chinese aircraft carrier sailing south close along the Florida coast and making a port call in Cuba.
It seems unimaginable but this scenario may be in our near future."
Media's Bias On Display In Hate Of Palin
Editorial: Media's Bias On Display In Hate Of Palin - Investors.com
"'Journalism': The New York Times and Washington Post have asked their readers' help in scouring 24,000 emails from Sarah Palin's governorship, released Friday.
They hate her — really hate her."
"'Journalism': The New York Times and Washington Post have asked their readers' help in scouring 24,000 emails from Sarah Palin's governorship, released Friday.
They hate her — really hate her."
Breaking Up is Hard to Do for Michigan Brewers
Another example of big government and big business conspiring to screw the little guys...us!
It is time we start to out these thieves.
The Weekend Interview with Michele Bachmann: 'On the Beach, I Bring von Mises'
The Weekend Interview with Michele Bachmann: 'On the Beach, I Bring von Mises' - WSJ.com
"'If I'm in, I'll be all in,' says Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, artfully dodging my question of whether she's running for president.
Given that she just hired campaign strategist Ed Rollins, whose past clients include Ross Perot and Mike Huckabee, rumors abound"
Ed Rollins?!!!
Eeeeooouuuuu....
"'If I'm in, I'll be all in,' says Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, artfully dodging my question of whether she's running for president.
Given that she just hired campaign strategist Ed Rollins, whose past clients include Ross Perot and Mike Huckabee, rumors abound"
Ed Rollins?!!!
Eeeeooouuuuu....
NAACP wants Obama, Congress to focus more on creating jobs
NAACP wants Obama, Congress to focus more on creating jobs - The Hill's On The Money
"“Generally speaking, we first and foremost want them to pay attention to the economy and the high rates of joblessness in the black community,”
NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous said Thursday.
“It is unacceptable for us to be 2 ½ years into a recession and still be fighting for Congress to accept responsibility to get working class people back into this economy.”"
The "we've got the black vote in our back pocket" conceit ain't gonna work if they can't find jobs.
"“Generally speaking, we first and foremost want them to pay attention to the economy and the high rates of joblessness in the black community,”
NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous said Thursday.
“It is unacceptable for us to be 2 ½ years into a recession and still be fighting for Congress to accept responsibility to get working class people back into this economy.”"
The "we've got the black vote in our back pocket" conceit ain't gonna work if they can't find jobs.
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