The American Spectator : Ten Little-Known Consequences of a Second Obama Term
Believing in activist government means your work is neverfinished.
You pass a new law that you think combats injustice andinefficiency.
Then human nature kicks in and, with greatdisapprobation, you discover that injustice and inefficiency stillexist.
So you pass another law, then another.
And with no MittRomney there to stop you, the Circle of Regulatory Lifecontinues.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards - Philly.com
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
Interior proposal would limit commercial oil shale development on federal lands
Interior proposal would limit commercial oil shale development on federal lands - The Hill's E2-Wire
Interior’s Bureau of Land Management cited environmental concerns for the proposed changes.
Among other things, it excised lands with “wilderness characteristics” and areas that conflicted with sage grouse habitats.
Interior’s Bureau of Land Management cited environmental concerns for the proposed changes.
Among other things, it excised lands with “wilderness characteristics” and areas that conflicted with sage grouse habitats.
Hostess bakers go on strike
Hostess bakers go on strike - NYPOST.com
The Post reported exclusively yesterday that as many as eight of the 36 bakery locals were planning a strike this weekend after the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and other products imposed an 8 percent pay cut on workers.
The Post reported exclusively yesterday that as many as eight of the 36 bakery locals were planning a strike this weekend after the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and other products imposed an 8 percent pay cut on workers.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr. « CBS Chicago
A former U.S. attorney representing embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with the federal government, CBS 2 has learned.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the exclusive details.
The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and suburbs.
A former U.S. attorney representing embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with the federal government, CBS 2 has learned.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the exclusive details.
The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and suburbs.
Jackson: Black Voters Deserve A Return On Election ‘Investment’
Jackson: Black Voters Deserve A Return On Election ‘Investment’ « CBS Chicago
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday said that President Obama’s reelection was “a great victory,” but that it would be incomplete with a reconstruction of urban America and an investment in the communities where the blacks who voted overwhelmingly for the president live.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday said that President Obama’s reelection was “a great victory,” but that it would be incomplete with a reconstruction of urban America and an investment in the communities where the blacks who voted overwhelmingly for the president live.
Los Angeles City Council Embraces "Meatless Mondays"
Los Angeles City Council Embraces "Meatless Mondays" | NBC Southern California
Under a resolution unanimously approved by the City Council this week, all future Mondays in the City of Angels have been declared "Meatless Mondays."
Under a resolution unanimously approved by the City Council this week, all future Mondays in the City of Angels have been declared "Meatless Mondays."
Friday, November 09, 2012
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville Union Bosses Best Friend In Lansing Over Michigan Taxpayers
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville Union Bosses Best Friend In Lansing Over Michigan Taxpayers « The Bain Report
In a revealing interview just before Election Day, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka promised that Big Labor’s Card Check Forced Unionism Bill will be a top priority in Barack Obama’s second term
In a revealing interview just before Election Day, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka promised that Big Labor’s Card Check Forced Unionism Bill will be a top priority in Barack Obama’s second term
Since 2009, right to work states created 4x as many jobs as forced union states and may have helped Obama’s re-election
Since 2009, right to work states created 4x as many jobs as forced union states and may have helped Obama’s re-election | AEIdeas
Since the recession ended in June 2009, almost three out of every four jobs added to U.S. payrolls have been in Right to Work states (1.86 million out of 2.59 million), even though those 22 states represent only 38.8% of the U.S. population (120 million).
Since the recession ended in June 2009, almost three out of every four jobs added to U.S. payrolls have been in Right to Work states (1.86 million out of 2.59 million), even though those 22 states represent only 38.8% of the U.S. population (120 million).
The Edge of the Abyss
The Edge of the Abyss - Mark Steyn - National Review Online
In order to avoid the public humiliation of a failed bond auction, the U.S. Treasury sells 70 percent of the debt it issues to the Federal Reserve — which is to say the left hand of the U.S. government is borrowing money from the right hand of the U.S. government.
It’s government as a Nigerian e-mail scam, with Ben Bernanke playing the role of the dictator’s widow with $4 trillion under her bed that she’s willing to wire to Timmy Geithner as soon as he sends her his bank-account details.
If that’s all a bit too technical, here’s the gist: There’s nothing holding the joint up.
In order to avoid the public humiliation of a failed bond auction, the U.S. Treasury sells 70 percent of the debt it issues to the Federal Reserve — which is to say the left hand of the U.S. government is borrowing money from the right hand of the U.S. government.
It’s government as a Nigerian e-mail scam, with Ben Bernanke playing the role of the dictator’s widow with $4 trillion under her bed that she’s willing to wire to Timmy Geithner as soon as he sends her his bank-account details.
If that’s all a bit too technical, here’s the gist: There’s nothing holding the joint up.
Time to realize what you voted for
Eff you, it's my blog: Time to realize what you voted for
One way or another, you're fucked. Temporary employment as we know it is unlikely to survive Obamacare, at least as it is currently structured.
That's not my opinion, that's what temp agency heads said to Congress.
I suggest you read the entire transcript.
These guys have a pretty good idea of how Obamacare will fuck their industry and, by extension, you.
But don't worry about them.
Maybe they're full of shit.
Maybe you'll be fine.
Or maybe you're fucked. but hey, that's what you voted for.
One way or another, you're fucked. Temporary employment as we know it is unlikely to survive Obamacare, at least as it is currently structured.
That's not my opinion, that's what temp agency heads said to Congress.
I suggest you read the entire transcript.
These guys have a pretty good idea of how Obamacare will fuck their industry and, by extension, you.
But don't worry about them.
Maybe they're full of shit.
Maybe you'll be fine.
Or maybe you're fucked. but hey, that's what you voted for.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
HawkeyeReport.com - Message Boards
HawkeyeReport.com - Message Boards: 12 Million Fewer Americans Voted in 2012 Than in 2008Reply
In 2008 the Presidential Election was
Obama......69, 500, 000 votes
McCain......60, 000, 000 votes
In 2012 the Presidential Election was
Obama.......60,000,000 votes
Romney..... 57,500,000 votes
There were 12 million fewer votes this year, which
means 12 million Americans stayed home for this
election. Who were these people who sat it out?
11/7 3:01 PM | IP: Logged
In 2008 the Presidential Election was
Obama......69, 500, 000 votes
McCain......60, 000, 000 votes
In 2012 the Presidential Election was
Obama.......60,000,000 votes
Romney..... 57,500,000 votes
There were 12 million fewer votes this year, which
means 12 million Americans stayed home for this
election. Who were these people who sat it out?
11/7 3:01 PM | IP: Logged
County to spend $1,751/laptop today
EyeOnMuskegon: County to spend $1,751/laptop today:
bumped-
Full board will vote today (11-8-2012) on these $1,751 laptops for "new employees".
No commissioner has asked why the taxpayers must spend so much on computers when excellent laptops can be bought locally for $299-$450.
OPM (OtherPeople'sMoney).
To be voted on today at 3:30
bumped-
Full board will vote today (11-8-2012) on these $1,751 laptops for "new employees".
No commissioner has asked why the taxpayers must spend so much on computers when excellent laptops can be bought locally for $299-$450.
OPM (OtherPeople'sMoney).
To be voted on today at 3:30
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
And the MSM tells us there is no voter fraud!
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
And the MSM tells us there is no voter fraud!
Election 2012: Muskegon-area notebook looks at voter turnout, local presidential totals
Election 2012: Muskegon-area notebook looks at voter turnout, local presidential totals | MLive.com#incart_river
The three West Michigan counties all agreed on the statewide ballot proposals, opposing all six issues on the ballot.
For the emergency manager referendum, Muskegon County opposed it, 38,621-35,042; Newaygo County opposed it, 11,265-9,177; and Oceana County opposed it, 6,162-4,874.
For the collective bargaining proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 42,017-32,459; Newaygo County opposed it, 14,462-6,458; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,687-3,516.
For the renewable energy standard, Muskegon County opposed it, 44,302-29,996; Newaygo County opposed it, 15,010-5,874; and Oceana County opposed it, 8,193-2,990.
For the home care workers proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 39,974-34,018; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,735-7,045; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,448-3,688.
For the two-thirds majority mandate for new taxes, Muskegon County opposed it, 49,260-24,530; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,433-7,324; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,735-3,337.
The three West Michigan counties all agreed on the statewide ballot proposals, opposing all six issues on the ballot.
For the emergency manager referendum, Muskegon County opposed it, 38,621-35,042; Newaygo County opposed it, 11,265-9,177; and Oceana County opposed it, 6,162-4,874.
For the collective bargaining proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 42,017-32,459; Newaygo County opposed it, 14,462-6,458; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,687-3,516.
For the renewable energy standard, Muskegon County opposed it, 44,302-29,996; Newaygo County opposed it, 15,010-5,874; and Oceana County opposed it, 8,193-2,990.
For the home care workers proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 39,974-34,018; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,735-7,045; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,448-3,688.
For the two-thirds majority mandate for new taxes, Muskegon County opposed it, 49,260-24,530; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,433-7,324; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,735-3,337.
US homeownership rate falls to a 17-year low of 65.3% in Q3 as ‘homeownership bubble’ continues to deflate
Carpe Diem | AEIdeas
Comment: The political obsession with homeownership starting in the mid-1990s raised the U.S. homeownership rate from below 64% in 1994 to an artificial level above 69% by 2004, but obviously failed to create a homeownership rate that was sustainable in the long run.
Government housing policies did increase the homeownership rate in the short-run, but in the process turned good renters into bad homeowners, created a housing bubble, waves of foreclosures, and a subsequent housing meltdown and financial crisis.
Comment: The political obsession with homeownership starting in the mid-1990s raised the U.S. homeownership rate from below 64% in 1994 to an artificial level above 69% by 2004, but obviously failed to create a homeownership rate that was sustainable in the long run.
Government housing policies did increase the homeownership rate in the short-run, but in the process turned good renters into bad homeowners, created a housing bubble, waves of foreclosures, and a subsequent housing meltdown and financial crisis.
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The Service Employees International Union backed the constitutional amendment plan that would have locked the unionization scheme into the constitution and preserved the $6 million a year it takes from the Medicaid checks of the elderly and disabled in Michigan.
But the SEIU's scheme should now end in February when the current union contract expires.
The Service Employees International Union backed the constitutional amendment plan that would have locked the unionization scheme into the constitution and preserved the $6 million a year it takes from the Medicaid checks of the elderly and disabled in Michigan.
But the SEIU's scheme should now end in February when the current union contract expires.
Results Indicate Deepening Racial Divide Among Voters
Electoral Maps: Results Indicate Deepening Racial Divide Among Voters - NationalJournal.com
A 2-percentage-point increase in nonwhite votes—to 28 percent—sealed Obama's reelection, and data seem to indicate minority influence at the polls has grown stronger in the past four years.
A 2-percentage-point increase in nonwhite votes—to 28 percent—sealed Obama's reelection, and data seem to indicate minority influence at the polls has grown stronger in the past four years.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Here's Video Evidence of Why Everyone Thought Diane Sawyer Was Shitfaced On Air Last Night
Here's Video Evidence of Why Everyone Thought Diane Sawyer Was Shitfaced On Air Last Night
Diane Sawyer was definitely probably drunk tonight during ABC's election coverage.
Would you agree?
Not convinced yet? S
he slurred every other word, rambled about the lack of music, and asked a correspondent if the exclamation point in the Obama slogan represented the direction he truly wanted to go with his presidency.
What more proof do you need?
Diane Sawyer was definitely probably drunk tonight during ABC's election coverage.
Would you agree?
Not convinced yet? S
he slurred every other word, rambled about the lack of music, and asked a correspondent if the exclamation point in the Obama slogan represented the direction he truly wanted to go with his presidency.
What more proof do you need?
Election 2012 results: Oceana County chooses road, county commissioners
Election 2012 results: Oceana County chooses road, county commissioners | MLive.com
However, for the road commission, voters chose Republican Bob Carr and Democrat Cathy Forbes, an incumbent.
However, for the road commission, voters chose Republican Bob Carr and Democrat Cathy Forbes, an incumbent.
Time for Hollywood to pay its fair share
Sunday Reflection: Time for Hollywood to pay its fair share | WashingtonExaminer.com
I'd actually go further than that. It's not just Eva Longoria who doesn't need a tax break -- it's her entire industry, which has enjoyed favorable tax treatment in all sorts of ways, at both the federal and state levels, for years.
And now, with the federal government and the states in parlous financial condition, it's time for those fat cats to shoulder more of the burden.
Why should burger flippers at Wendy's have to cover the national debt while Hollywood moguls enjoy yachts, swimming pools and private jets?
I'd actually go further than that. It's not just Eva Longoria who doesn't need a tax break -- it's her entire industry, which has enjoyed favorable tax treatment in all sorts of ways, at both the federal and state levels, for years.
And now, with the federal government and the states in parlous financial condition, it's time for those fat cats to shoulder more of the burden.
Why should burger flippers at Wendy's have to cover the national debt while Hollywood moguls enjoy yachts, swimming pools and private jets?
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
95% blacks say Feds should provide jobs
95% blacks say Feds should provide jobs | WashingtonExaminer.com
Providing an 11th hour clue to how blacks will vote on the presidential stage, 95 percent of African Americans believe that the federal government should be the nation's jobs creator, according to a last-minute battleground poll.
Providing an 11th hour clue to how blacks will vote on the presidential stage, 95 percent of African Americans believe that the federal government should be the nation's jobs creator, according to a last-minute battleground poll.
Suppression! Officials Try to Prevent Woman Wearing MIT Shirt From Voting
Suppression! Officials Try to Prevent Woman Wearing MIT Shirt From Voting | Jammie Wearing Fools
In Florida, of course, where some people are too stupid to know what MIT stands for.
A woman attempting to vote in West Boca Raton this morning was initially prohibited from entering the polling place because she was wearing a tee shirt with the letters MIT.
BocaNewsNow.com has heard from multiple sources that an election supervisor at the polling place ultimately realized that MIT stands for “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” — a school where students tend to know how to spell — and was not a campaign shirt for the Republican candidate, who spells his name MITT.
Campaigning is not permitted within several yards of a polling place.
The woman was ultimately allowed to vote.
In Florida, of course, where some people are too stupid to know what MIT stands for.
A woman attempting to vote in West Boca Raton this morning was initially prohibited from entering the polling place because she was wearing a tee shirt with the letters MIT.
BocaNewsNow.com has heard from multiple sources that an election supervisor at the polling place ultimately realized that MIT stands for “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” — a school where students tend to know how to spell — and was not a campaign shirt for the Republican candidate, who spells his name MITT.
Campaigning is not permitted within several yards of a polling place.
The woman was ultimately allowed to vote.
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