Paul backers pick up delegate slots to GOP convention; negate Romney sweep | The Detroit News Among the 14 sometimes-contentious congressional district elections, Paul supporters picked up at least eight delegate slots to the Tampa convention in August out of 42 at stake, according to one Republican Party source counting the delegates, with sweeps in the Northern Michigan's 1st District and West Michigan's 2nd District.
"We came down with a plan and we got it done," said Joseph Jurecki, a Paul backer who won an election in the 2nd Congressional District at the Michigan Republican Party State Convention.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Regardless Of What The Propaganda Says, This Is Not How A Free Society Treats People
Guest Post: Regardless Of What The Propaganda Says, This Is Not How A Free Society Treats People | ZeroHedge
It seems so bizarre that a country once regarded as the freest, most economically enviable in the world would treat its productive citizens with such hostility.
It seems so bizarre that a country once regarded as the freest, most economically enviable in the world would treat its productive citizens with such hostility.
The Crucial Trayvon Martin Evidence the Media Won’t Repeat
PJ Media » The Crucial Trayvon Martin Evidence the Media Won’t Repeat
The eyewitness did not see the beginning of the fight, but had a clear view of it when he heard George Zimmerman crying for help and went to his door.
He saw George Zimmerman on his back on the ground. Trayvon Martin, according to the eyewitness, was sitting on Zimmerman’s chest, raining down blows from a mount position, “MMA style.”
From the investigator’s description of a witness statement on page 38 of the discovery documentation, we learn:
When he investigated, he witnessed a black male, wearing a dark-colored “hoodie” on top of a white or Hispanic male and throwing punches “MMA (mixed martial arts) style.
” He stated that he yelled out to the two individuals that he was going to call the police.
He then heard a “pop.”
He stated that after hearing the “pop,” he observed the person he had previously observed on top of the other person (the black male wearing the “hoodie”) laid out on the grass.
The witness’s statement is transcribed in the next paragraph:
The eyewitness did not see the beginning of the fight, but had a clear view of it when he heard George Zimmerman crying for help and went to his door.
He saw George Zimmerman on his back on the ground. Trayvon Martin, according to the eyewitness, was sitting on Zimmerman’s chest, raining down blows from a mount position, “MMA style.”
From the investigator’s description of a witness statement on page 38 of the discovery documentation, we learn:
When he investigated, he witnessed a black male, wearing a dark-colored “hoodie” on top of a white or Hispanic male and throwing punches “MMA (mixed martial arts) style.
” He stated that he yelled out to the two individuals that he was going to call the police.
He then heard a “pop.”
He stated that after hearing the “pop,” he observed the person he had previously observed on top of the other person (the black male wearing the “hoodie”) laid out on the grass.
The witness’s statement is transcribed in the next paragraph:
I heard yelling out back in grass area of home but not sure at first but after second “help” yell I opened blinds, and saw clothing but everything dark outside. I opened door and saw a guy on the ground getting hit by another man on top of him in the strattle [sic] position hitting a guy in red sweatshirt or on the bottom getting hit was yelling help (guy getting hit on ground was wearing red calling out help). I said I was calling the cops and ran upstairs then heard a gunshot. When I got upstairs I saw the guy on top who was hitting the guy in the red lain out on the grass as if he had been shot.The witness was 30 feet away, with a direct and apparently unobstructed line of sight to the fight.
THE FACE OF GENOCIDAL ECO-FASCISM
THE FACE OF GENOCIDAL ECO-FASCISM:“am not exaggerating.
This is Finnish writer Pentti Linkola — a man who demands that the human population reduce its size to around 500 million and abandon modern technology and the pursuit of economic growth — in his own words.”
As Bob Zubrin has pointed out, such sentiments, if usually a bit less bluntly stated, are driving environmental policy nowadays.
It’s Himmler in a green shirt.
These are not nice people who want good things for everyone.
These are evil people who hanker after mass death.
Still, it’s educational to hear things like this: “The United States symbolises the worst ideologies in the world: growth and freedom.”
If you like growth and freedom, these people are your enemies. Remember that and treat them accordingly.
This is Finnish writer Pentti Linkola — a man who demands that the human population reduce its size to around 500 million and abandon modern technology and the pursuit of economic growth — in his own words.”
As Bob Zubrin has pointed out, such sentiments, if usually a bit less bluntly stated, are driving environmental policy nowadays.
It’s Himmler in a green shirt.
These are not nice people who want good things for everyone.
These are evil people who hanker after mass death.
Still, it’s educational to hear things like this: “The United States symbolises the worst ideologies in the world: growth and freedom.”
If you like growth and freedom, these people are your enemies. Remember that and treat them accordingly.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Obamacare’s Patient-Dumping, Privacy-Meddling Scheme
Obamacare’s Patient-Dumping, Privacy-Meddling Scheme - Michelle Malkin - National Review Online
The stench of Chicago cronyism over the White House just got fouler.
Inhale this:
A shadowy $10 billion Obamacare agency with zero oversight just awarded first lady Michelle Obama’s pet patient-dumping scheme at the University of Chicago Medical Center a $5.9 million taxpayer-funded grant.
It will enable Mrs. Obama’s cronies to build a government-sponsored electronic medical record-sharing system.
The stench of Chicago cronyism over the White House just got fouler.
Inhale this:
A shadowy $10 billion Obamacare agency with zero oversight just awarded first lady Michelle Obama’s pet patient-dumping scheme at the University of Chicago Medical Center a $5.9 million taxpayer-funded grant.
It will enable Mrs. Obama’s cronies to build a government-sponsored electronic medical record-sharing system.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Van Jones: I was silent during BP spill because of Obama
Van Jones: I was silent during BP spill because of Obama | The Daily Caller
“We didn’t do it. You’ve never seen the environmental movement more quiet during an oil spill,” Jones admitted. ”I guarantee you, if John McCain had been president, with that oil spill, or George Bush had been president with that oil spill, I’d have been out there with a sign protesting. I didn’t, because of who the president was.”
“We didn’t do it. You’ve never seen the environmental movement more quiet during an oil spill,” Jones admitted. ”I guarantee you, if John McCain had been president, with that oil spill, or George Bush had been president with that oil spill, I’d have been out there with a sign protesting. I didn’t, because of who the president was.”
Taliban Terrorism Poetry Gets June Release in United States
Taliban Terrorism Poetry Gets June Release in United States | NewsBusters.org
"Poetry of the Taliban" – edited by a group of London researchers – has already been released in the U.K. and the liberal media are praising the collection as “important” and “original,” remarking how the Taliban’s verse “humanizes” murderers.
"Poetry of the Taliban" – edited by a group of London researchers – has already been released in the U.K. and the liberal media are praising the collection as “important” and “original,” remarking how the Taliban’s verse “humanizes” murderers.
O'Keefe Video Turns up Pressure on Governor Perdue in North Carolina
O'Keefe Video Turns up Pressure on Governor Perdue in North Carolina
The new video James O'Keefe's Project Veritas released yesterday, which showed how easy it was for non-citizens to vote in North Carolina
The new video James O'Keefe's Project Veritas released yesterday, which showed how easy it was for non-citizens to vote in North Carolina
Ally Financial's mortgage arm files for bankruptcy
Ally Financial's mortgage arm files for bankruptcy | MLive.com
Ally, which is 74 percent owned by the U.S. government, was the financial arm of General Motors Co. until the banking industry meltdown in 2008.
It needed a $17.2 billion bailout to survive the downturn. Ally has repaid about $5.5 billion and it still owes the government just under $12 billion.
Ally, which is 74 percent owned by the U.S. government, was the financial arm of General Motors Co. until the banking industry meltdown in 2008.
It needed a $17.2 billion bailout to survive the downturn. Ally has repaid about $5.5 billion and it still owes the government just under $12 billion.
U.S. Army soldier brutally beaten in South Tampa
VIDEO: U.S. Army soldier brutally beaten in South Tampa | wtsp.com
It was an awful welcome to Tampa Bay for a young soldier. Police say the victim of a violent beating caught on camera is 24 years old and has lived in Tampa for less than a month.
It was an awful welcome to Tampa Bay for a young soldier. Police say the victim of a violent beating caught on camera is 24 years old and has lived in Tampa for less than a month.
Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn
Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn - Yahoo! News Canada
"Our findings illustrate that what you eat affects how you think," said Gomez-Pinilla.
"Eating a high-fructose diet over the long term alters your brain's ability to learn and remember information.
But adding omega-3 fatty acids to your meals can help minimize the damage."
"Our findings illustrate that what you eat affects how you think," said Gomez-Pinilla.
"Eating a high-fructose diet over the long term alters your brain's ability to learn and remember information.
But adding omega-3 fatty acids to your meals can help minimize the damage."
Detroit groundskeeper fired after finding loaded gun, handing it to cops
Detroit groundskeeper fired after finding loaded gun, handing it to cops | Fox News
However, Chevilott's superiors at the Wayne County Department of Public Services had a much different opinion.
His foreman, who had knowledge of the situation, was suspended for 30 days, and after 23 years on the job, Chevilott was fired for violating department policies.
According to a Wayne County spokeswoman and the rules, employees aren't allowed to possess a weapon on work property
However, Chevilott's superiors at the Wayne County Department of Public Services had a much different opinion.
His foreman, who had knowledge of the situation, was suspended for 30 days, and after 23 years on the job, Chevilott was fired for violating department policies.
According to a Wayne County spokeswoman and the rules, employees aren't allowed to possess a weapon on work property
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Federal Workers' 2011 Salary Data Exposed Online
Federal Workers' 2011 Salary Data Exposed Online | wusa9.com
DataUniverse.com estimates the databank covers about 70% of federal workers, but Department of Defense, White House, Congress, CIA, FBI, and some other agencies are excluded.
DataUniverse.com estimates the databank covers about 70% of federal workers, but Department of Defense, White House, Congress, CIA, FBI, and some other agencies are excluded.
Red Cross responds on union contract issues
Letter: Red Cross responds on union contract issues | MLive.com
Health benefits remain the biggest obstacle to reaching a contract agreement with workers in the Great Lakes Region.
The Red Cross offered its union members a health benefits package that is the same as those provided to nonunion employees in the Region, but union leaders continue to demand health benefits that are greater than those of any Red Cross employee in Michigan -- or across the country.
It’s important to know that since these unions went on strike March 30, the Red Cross has reached settlements with two unions in other parts of the country.
Notably, one of these two agreements was with the OPEIU in Oakland, Calif. - the same union that is striking here.
Overall, the Red Cross has reached agreements on 20 other union contracts since July 2011 -- and three with other Teamsters unions.
Health benefits remain the biggest obstacle to reaching a contract agreement with workers in the Great Lakes Region.
The Red Cross offered its union members a health benefits package that is the same as those provided to nonunion employees in the Region, but union leaders continue to demand health benefits that are greater than those of any Red Cross employee in Michigan -- or across the country.
It’s important to know that since these unions went on strike March 30, the Red Cross has reached settlements with two unions in other parts of the country.
Notably, one of these two agreements was with the OPEIU in Oakland, Calif. - the same union that is striking here.
Overall, the Red Cross has reached agreements on 20 other union contracts since July 2011 -- and three with other Teamsters unions.
Audit: Dead people and prisoners recorded as voting in Michigan
Audit: Dead people and prisoners recorded as voting in Michigan | MLive.com
Elections officials say in the report that they’re working on fixing the issues raised in the audit.
And they say clerical error is the culprit behind the voting concerns, not voter fraud.
Elections officials say in the report that they’re working on fixing the issues raised in the audit.
And they say clerical error is the culprit behind the voting concerns, not voter fraud.
Invasive grubs destroy lawns in Northern Michigan
Invasive grubs destroy lawns in Northern Michigan - petoskeynews.com
The grubs he's talking about specifically are European chafer grubs, an invasive insect, and they've arrived in Michigan
The grubs he's talking about specifically are European chafer grubs, an invasive insect, and they've arrived in Michigan
Chris Matthews Bombs on 'Jeopardy!' After Repeatedly Mocking Palin for How She'd Do | NewsBusters.org
Chris Matthews Bombs on 'Jeopardy!' After Repeatedly Mocking Palin for How She'd Do | NewsBusters.org
On at least four occasions, MSNBC's Chris Matthews mocked Sarah Palin for how he felt she'd do if she were ever on the hit television game show Jeopardy!
In a delicious example of instant karma, the self-proclaimed brainiac got his chance to show America how smart he was in a special "Power Players" version of the show Monday, but came up quite short finishing dead last with the paltry sum of only $2,300 (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
On at least four occasions, MSNBC's Chris Matthews mocked Sarah Palin for how he felt she'd do if she were ever on the hit television game show Jeopardy!
In a delicious example of instant karma, the self-proclaimed brainiac got his chance to show America how smart he was in a special "Power Players" version of the show Monday, but came up quite short finishing dead last with the paltry sum of only $2,300 (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
Monday, May 14, 2012
CJ's on the Beach financial struggles might keep it from opening this summer at Pere Marquette Park
CJ's on the Beach financial struggles might keep it from opening this summer at Pere Marquette Park | MLive.com
Because the beach bar business is not current on its property taxes and owes the city of Muskegon for its land lease payments, the Muskegon City Commission recommended the state deny the eatery's annual liquor license renewal until past debts are paid.
Because the beach bar business is not current on its property taxes and owes the city of Muskegon for its land lease payments, the Muskegon City Commission recommended the state deny the eatery's annual liquor license renewal until past debts are paid.
Can the American Currency Union Survive?
Can the American Currency Union Survive? - Ricochet.com
Frank’s argument, which makes perfect sense to me, set me to thinking about the United States.
After all, we have the same problem as the European Union.
Some of the states constituting our Union have spent money on public-sector salaries and benefits and on welfare programs as if there was no tomorrow.
California has a budget deficit of $16 billion for this year, and that is just the beginning.
As time passes and pensions promised in the past come due, public expenses will skyrocket.
Something similar is true in Illinois and New York.
In effect, these are clientalistic states on the Greek model, and they are approaching the end of their tether.
Frank’s argument, which makes perfect sense to me, set me to thinking about the United States.
After all, we have the same problem as the European Union.
Some of the states constituting our Union have spent money on public-sector salaries and benefits and on welfare programs as if there was no tomorrow.
California has a budget deficit of $16 billion for this year, and that is just the beginning.
As time passes and pensions promised in the past come due, public expenses will skyrocket.
Something similar is true in Illinois and New York.
In effect, these are clientalistic states on the Greek model, and they are approaching the end of their tether.
The Spirit of Geert Wilders - Mark Steyn
The Spirit of Geert Wilders - Mark Steyn - National Review Online
The British Home Office banned Mr. Wilders as a threat to “public security” — not because he was threatening any member of the public, but because prominent Muslims were threatening him:
The Labour-party peer Lord Ahmed pledged to bring a 10,000-strong mob to lay siege to the House of Lords if Wilders went ahead with his speaking engagement there.
The British Home Office banned Mr. Wilders as a threat to “public security” — not because he was threatening any member of the public, but because prominent Muslims were threatening him:
The Labour-party peer Lord Ahmed pledged to bring a 10,000-strong mob to lay siege to the House of Lords if Wilders went ahead with his speaking engagement there.
Did Michigan Supreme Court Justice play a shell game to get out from underwater home?
Did Michigan Supreme Court Justice play a shell game to get out from underwater home?
The owner is Justice Diane Hathaway. Last November, she convinced her bank she didn’t have the money to keep making payments on her Michigan home on Lake St. Clair, even though she owned her Florida lakefront home free and clear.
In fact, records show in a little over a year, she’s owned four homes: one in Florida, and three in Grosse Pointe Park.
The homes are a part of a dizzying property shuffle that experts say raise ethical and legal questions, but Justice Hathaway has been ducking those questions for more than six weeks.
The owner is Justice Diane Hathaway. Last November, she convinced her bank she didn’t have the money to keep making payments on her Michigan home on Lake St. Clair, even though she owned her Florida lakefront home free and clear.
In fact, records show in a little over a year, she’s owned four homes: one in Florida, and three in Grosse Pointe Park.
The homes are a part of a dizzying property shuffle that experts say raise ethical and legal questions, but Justice Hathaway has been ducking those questions for more than six weeks.
Obama begged Jeremiah Wright to stay silent during 2008 election as ally offered bribe, new book says
Obama begged Jeremiah Wright to stay silent during 2008 election as ally offered bribe, new book says | The Daily Caller
An ally of then-Senator Barack Obama offered Rev. Jeremiah Wright $150,000 to keep his mouth shut until after the 2008 election, according to excerpts released today from the upcoming book “The Amateur” by Edward Klein.
An ally of then-Senator Barack Obama offered Rev. Jeremiah Wright $150,000 to keep his mouth shut until after the 2008 election, according to excerpts released today from the upcoming book “The Amateur” by Edward Klein.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
War On Coal: EPA Rule Could Shut Down One-Fourth of America’s Coal Plants
The PJ Tatler » War On Coal: EPA Rule Could Shut Down One-Fourth of America’s Coal Plants
President Obama came into office promising to bankrupt the coal industry.
Through the EPA he has followed up on that promise, and coal producers are warning that the agency’s latest rule may kill off a huge swath of their industry:
President Obama came into office promising to bankrupt the coal industry.
Through the EPA he has followed up on that promise, and coal producers are warning that the agency’s latest rule may kill off a huge swath of their industry:
Will this cut crime in Muskegon?
Tell us your thoughts: Will this cut crime in Muskegon? | MLive.com
"The Muskegon County Social Justice Commission hosted a community picnic on May 12 at Heritage Landing to help raise awareness about its "Safe Days and Quiet Nights" initiative, which is meant to stem violence and keep kids off the streets in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights......
The commission was created in June last year in response to an outbreak of street shootings in 2010 and 2011. It is made up of government officials, law enforcement and church pastors.
Safe Days and Quiet Nights" is aseries of programs set to start this summer that include the enforcement oftruancy and curfew laws, a gun buy-back event and a youth mentoring program.
Other programs are aimed at providing young people withsomething to do, including recreational activities at school gyms and swimmingpools and a "buddy bucks" program which is meant to reward good behavior and foster positive interactions between youth and law enforcement.
The commission said that in order for the initiative towork, it needs the community's support and input.
"We need community participation, we need community buy in, having people to get excited about 'Safe Days and Quiet Nights,'" said Pastor Samuel Greer of the Queen Esther BaptistChurch.
Muskegon Heights Mayor Darrell Paige said community input isimportant to helping the commission plan and execute programs to help the area'syoung people.
"We don't have all the answers, we're looking for answersfrom the community for residents to come in and say 'You know, that was a good program but that didn't work because of this,' so we can go and adjust it," he said.
Muskegon County senior assistant prosecutor and countyprosecutor candidate D.J. Hilson encouraged residents to interact with thecommission and share their thoughts.
"No voice will go unheard.
No idea will be turned away," hesaid.
"This is just a spring board into what we want to do and certainly thecommission is open having folks sit down and discuss."
"The Muskegon County Social Justice Commission hosted a community picnic on May 12 at Heritage Landing to help raise awareness about its "Safe Days and Quiet Nights" initiative, which is meant to stem violence and keep kids off the streets in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights......
The commission was created in June last year in response to an outbreak of street shootings in 2010 and 2011. It is made up of government officials, law enforcement and church pastors.
Safe Days and Quiet Nights" is aseries of programs set to start this summer that include the enforcement oftruancy and curfew laws, a gun buy-back event and a youth mentoring program.
Other programs are aimed at providing young people withsomething to do, including recreational activities at school gyms and swimmingpools and a "buddy bucks" program which is meant to reward good behavior and foster positive interactions between youth and law enforcement.
The commission said that in order for the initiative towork, it needs the community's support and input.
"We need community participation, we need community buy in, having people to get excited about 'Safe Days and Quiet Nights,'" said Pastor Samuel Greer of the Queen Esther BaptistChurch.
Muskegon Heights Mayor Darrell Paige said community input isimportant to helping the commission plan and execute programs to help the area'syoung people.
"We don't have all the answers, we're looking for answersfrom the community for residents to come in and say 'You know, that was a good program but that didn't work because of this,' so we can go and adjust it," he said.
Muskegon County senior assistant prosecutor and countyprosecutor candidate D.J. Hilson encouraged residents to interact with thecommission and share their thoughts.
"No voice will go unheard.
No idea will be turned away," hesaid.
"This is just a spring board into what we want to do and certainly thecommission is open having folks sit down and discuss."
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