Irish Examiner USA: Confessions Of A 'Cold-Hearted' Republican
"I was reminded about this long ago incident listening to the recent testimonies in Congress on the gun control issues.
The Democrats always wage their battles by triggering emotional reactions while the Republicans tend to value the facts - which explains why I am a Republican and why she is a diehard Democrat."
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Gayle Trotter: The Woman Who Called Gun Control Sexist
Gayle Trotter: The Woman Who Called Gun Control Sexist - The Daily Beast
"The D.C. lawyer and mother of six shocked many when she told a Senate hearing that guns are ‘the great equalizer’ for women—and that gun control is effectively sexist. She also opposes the Violence Against Women Act—and women in combat. She explains her views to Caitlin Dickson."
"The D.C. lawyer and mother of six shocked many when she told a Senate hearing that guns are ‘the great equalizer’ for women—and that gun control is effectively sexist. She also opposes the Violence Against Women Act—and women in combat. She explains her views to Caitlin Dickson."
Harvard: Just 6 in 10 Millennials have jobs, half are part-time
Harvard: Just 6 in 10 Millennials have jobs, half are part-time | WashingtonExaminer.com
"A comprehensive new Harvard University report on Americans under 30, the so-called Millennials, shows that the economy is having a crushing impact, with just 62 percent working, and of those, half are toiling at part-time jobs."
"A comprehensive new Harvard University report on Americans under 30, the so-called Millennials, shows that the economy is having a crushing impact, with just 62 percent working, and of those, half are toiling at part-time jobs."
AC-130 Owns Night With Close Air Support
AC-130 Owns Night With Close Air Support - Business Insider
Ummm American might!
GREAT photos!
Must see!
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
The big fat Greek food fight: Hundreds fight each other for free vegetables on the streets of Athens
The big fat Greek food fight: Hundreds fight each other for free vegetables on the streets of Athens | Mail Online
"Hundreds of people were fighting eachother on the streets of Athens during a food giveaway, prompting an outcry over the growing desperation created by economic crisis.
Farmers protesting against government cuts gave away 50 tonnes of free vegetables and fruit in the Greek capital earlier today, causing chaos in the streets as impoverished and hungry people elbowed their way to the stalls.
Startling images of Greeks struggling to seize bags of tomatoes and leeks thrown from a truck outside the Agriculture Ministry have sparked further debate about poverty in the debt-ridden nation. "
"Hundreds of people were fighting eachother on the streets of Athens during a food giveaway, prompting an outcry over the growing desperation created by economic crisis.
Farmers protesting against government cuts gave away 50 tonnes of free vegetables and fruit in the Greek capital earlier today, causing chaos in the streets as impoverished and hungry people elbowed their way to the stalls.
Startling images of Greeks struggling to seize bags of tomatoes and leeks thrown from a truck outside the Agriculture Ministry have sparked further debate about poverty in the debt-ridden nation. "
Michigan's Snyder is latest GOP governor to accept Medicaid expansion under 'ObamaCare'
Michigan's Snyder is latest GOP governor to accept Medicaid expansion under 'ObamaCare' - The Hill's Healthwatch
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will embrace the Medicaid expansion in President Obama's signature healthcare law — the latest Republican to buck party leaders who have pressed governors hard to resist the expansion.
The Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday that Snyder will back the expansion in the budget he delivers to the state legislature the next day.
The expansion will give roughly 470,000 Michigan residents access to Medicaid, the newspaper reported."
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will embrace the Medicaid expansion in President Obama's signature healthcare law — the latest Republican to buck party leaders who have pressed governors hard to resist the expansion.
The Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday that Snyder will back the expansion in the budget he delivers to the state legislature the next day.
The expansion will give roughly 470,000 Michigan residents access to Medicaid, the newspaper reported."
Michigan Union Tell-All
Review & Outlook: Michigan Union Tell-All - WSJ.com
"When Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state late last year, everyone knew unions would try to overturn or otherwise neuter the law. Less expected was that they would do so at the expense of their own members.
That's the message from a December 27-28 memo to local union presidents and board members from Michigan Education Association President Steven Cook, which recommends tactics that unions can use to dilute the impact of the right-to-work law.
One bright idea is to renegotiate contracts now to lock teachers into paying union dues after the right-to-work law goes into effect in March. Another is to sue their own members who try to leave.
"Members who indicate they wish to resign membership in March, or whenever, will be told they can only do so in August," Mr. Cook writes in the three-page memo obtained by the West Michigan Policy Forum.
"We will use any legal means at our disposal to collect the dues owed under signed membership forms from any members who withhold dues prior to terminating their membership in August for the following fiscal year."
Got that, comrade?"
"When Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state late last year, everyone knew unions would try to overturn or otherwise neuter the law. Less expected was that they would do so at the expense of their own members.
That's the message from a December 27-28 memo to local union presidents and board members from Michigan Education Association President Steven Cook, which recommends tactics that unions can use to dilute the impact of the right-to-work law.
One bright idea is to renegotiate contracts now to lock teachers into paying union dues after the right-to-work law goes into effect in March. Another is to sue their own members who try to leave.
"Members who indicate they wish to resign membership in March, or whenever, will be told they can only do so in August," Mr. Cook writes in the three-page memo obtained by the West Michigan Policy Forum.
"We will use any legal means at our disposal to collect the dues owed under signed membership forms from any members who withhold dues prior to terminating their membership in August for the following fiscal year."
Got that, comrade?"
Michigan Senate approves tax break for car, boat purchases that include trade-in
Michigan Senate approves tax break for car, boat purchases that include trade-in | MLive.com
"The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would reduce the amount of sales tax paid by individuals who trade-in their old automobile, watercraft or recreational vehicle to buy a new or used model."
"The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would reduce the amount of sales tax paid by individuals who trade-in their old automobile, watercraft or recreational vehicle to buy a new or used model."
Muskegon County commissioners hope meeting half hour later will increase transparency
Muskegon County commissioners hope meeting half hour later will increase transparency | MLive.com
"Commissioners were unsure if county staff would log overtime hours in running the meetings."
"Commissioners were unsure if county staff would log overtime hours in running the meetings."
CBO: Debt to increase $7 trillion by 2023
CBO: Debt to increase $7 trillion by 2023 | The Daily Caller
"“With such deficits, federal debt would remain above 73 percent of GDP — far higher than the 39 percent average seen over the past four decades,” says the CBO.
Economists commonly recommend that the debt-to-GDP ratio should not exceed 60 percent. It currently exceeds 70 percent."
"“With such deficits, federal debt would remain above 73 percent of GDP — far higher than the 39 percent average seen over the past four decades,” says the CBO.
Economists commonly recommend that the debt-to-GDP ratio should not exceed 60 percent. It currently exceeds 70 percent."
In West Michigan, evidence mounts of statewide road crisis
In West Michigan, evidence mounts of statewide road crisis | MLive.com
"Muskegon County Road Commission maintenance superintendent Laurie Peterson concedes that Sullivan Road is “bad. But it's not the worst road in the county.
We have some roads we can't patch anymore.
"Muskegon County Road Commission maintenance superintendent Laurie Peterson concedes that Sullivan Road is “bad. But it's not the worst road in the county.
We have some roads we can't patch anymore.
MEA stands by Mark Brewer as UAW, Democrats in Congress back Lon Johnson for party chair
MEA stands by Mark Brewer as UAW, Democrats in Congress back Lon Johnson for party chair | MLive.com
"The Michigan Education Association on Tuesday confirmed that it is sticking by longtime Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer in his bid for re-election despite opposition from the United Auto Workers union.
"The Michigan Education Association on Tuesday confirmed that it is sticking by longtime Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer in his bid for re-election despite opposition from the United Auto Workers union.
Global worming: how worms are accelerating climate change
Global worming: how worms are accelerating climate change | Roz Pidcock | Environment | guardian.co.uk
"It may not be all about us humans - earthworms could be contributing to climate change too, according to a new study.
What's more, the research warns worm populations are set to boom in the next few decades.
So should we be worrying about worm-induced warming?"
"It may not be all about us humans - earthworms could be contributing to climate change too, according to a new study.
What's more, the research warns worm populations are set to boom in the next few decades.
So should we be worrying about worm-induced warming?"
Steve Gunn: Traffic laws apply to everyone -- even law enforcement
Steve Gunn: Traffic laws apply to everyone -- even law enforcement | MLive.com
"I called Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler and asked him how citizens should respond when they see an officer from any department clearly violating traffic laws.
He said they should contact the department the officer works for and file a complaint.
Roesler believes police departments have a responsibility to hold their officers accountable for their behavior, the same way they hold citizens accountable."
"I called Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler and asked him how citizens should respond when they see an officer from any department clearly violating traffic laws.
He said they should contact the department the officer works for and file a complaint.
Roesler believes police departments have a responsibility to hold their officers accountable for their behavior, the same way they hold citizens accountable."
Top Ten Problems with that Skeet Shooting Picture
Articles: Top Ten Problems with that Skeet Shooting Picture
"Herewith, a top ten listing of what makes one suspect the photo was bogus, cooked up with Photoshop or entirely composited, like the President's one "composite girlfriend" in his account of his 'dating life' before he became noteworthy and flew right into the radar.
(And strange it is that there aren't women pouring out of the woodwork with pictures of their keeping company with the pre-President of his Columbia or Occidental days):"
"Herewith, a top ten listing of what makes one suspect the photo was bogus, cooked up with Photoshop or entirely composited, like the President's one "composite girlfriend" in his account of his 'dating life' before he became noteworthy and flew right into the radar.
(And strange it is that there aren't women pouring out of the woodwork with pictures of their keeping company with the pre-President of his Columbia or Occidental days):"
Registering for confiscation
Registering for confiscation : News : SunNews Video Gallery
"Brian Lilley gives an important warning to his American friends: Registration of firearms will lead to the confiscation of firearms.
"Brian Lilley gives an important warning to his American friends: Registration of firearms will lead to the confiscation of firearms.
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LOWER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE
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LOWER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE:
Alexandria cops bust 10-year-old for bringing toy gun to school.
The boy, a fifth-grader at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School whose name is not being released, was charged as a juvenile with brandishing a weapon, police said. . . .
When the boy arrived, authorities found the toy in his backpack.
He was taken into custody, transported to a juvenile detention center for booking and then released to his parents, Hildebrandt said.
“The safety of our students is always our first concern,” Sherman said. “We appreciate the quick response and action by our police.”
Your students were always safe, because it was a toy gun.
Except they’re not safe from overweening officialdom, who can’t tell the difference between a dangerous weapon and a toy gun.
Or, more accurately, who choose to ignore the difference.
Sending your kids to public school is looking more and more like parental malpractice.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:33 am
LOWER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE:
Alexandria cops bust 10-year-old for bringing toy gun to school.
The boy, a fifth-grader at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School whose name is not being released, was charged as a juvenile with brandishing a weapon, police said. . . .
When the boy arrived, authorities found the toy in his backpack.
He was taken into custody, transported to a juvenile detention center for booking and then released to his parents, Hildebrandt said.
“The safety of our students is always our first concern,” Sherman said. “We appreciate the quick response and action by our police.”
Your students were always safe, because it was a toy gun.
Except they’re not safe from overweening officialdom, who can’t tell the difference between a dangerous weapon and a toy gun.
Or, more accurately, who choose to ignore the difference.
Sending your kids to public school is looking more and more like parental malpractice.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:33 am
Postal Service to Cut Saturday Mail
Postal Service to Cut Saturday Mail - Yahoo! News
"The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion, the financially struggling agency says.
In an announcement scheduled for later Wednesday, the service is expected to say the Saturday mail cutback would begin in August."
"The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion, the financially struggling agency says.
In an announcement scheduled for later Wednesday, the service is expected to say the Saturday mail cutback would begin in August."
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Goodbye, Prius? Japanese carmakers drop battery electric-car development
Goodbye, Prius? Japanese carmakers drop battery electric-car development - Washington Times
"Japan is backtracking on battery electric-car development, as even Nissan’s vice chairman, the so-called “father of the Prius,” announced plans to copy Toyota and pursue fuel-cell cars that convert hydrogen to electricity.
“Because of its shortcomings — driving range, cost and recharging time — the electric vehicle is not a viable replacement for most conventional cars,” said Toyota’s vice chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, in a Reuters report. “We need something entirely new.”"
"Japan is backtracking on battery electric-car development, as even Nissan’s vice chairman, the so-called “father of the Prius,” announced plans to copy Toyota and pursue fuel-cell cars that convert hydrogen to electricity.
“Because of its shortcomings — driving range, cost and recharging time — the electric vehicle is not a viable replacement for most conventional cars,” said Toyota’s vice chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, in a Reuters report. “We need something entirely new.”"
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack | World news | guardian.co.uk
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls « CBS Chicago
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
UAW urges members get into politics
UAW urges members get into politics | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
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