Ryan warns of financial collapse over debt, urges Congress to avert ‘moral failure’ | Fox News:
"Rep. Paul Ryan issued an urgent call to conservatives Friday to bridle the debt and head off a crisis he described as a looming "moral failure," defending the budget he introduced earlier this week from a barrage of Democratic attacks.
"We have to tackle this problem before it tackles us," Ryan said, speaking on the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference. "
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Muskegon City Commission listened, now you need to act
Editorial: Muskegon City Commission listened, now you need to act | MLive.com:
"Just this week the commission responded to the debate concerning commercial development at Pere Marquette beach and proposed a public-private partnership to continue the senior transit program. Both of these issues have generated plenty of community discussion and debate."
"Just this week the commission responded to the debate concerning commercial development at Pere Marquette beach and proposed a public-private partnership to continue the senior transit program. Both of these issues have generated plenty of community discussion and debate."
Pathology of race on full-blown display during Detroit emergency manager announcement
Matthew Davis: Pathology of race on full-blown display during Detroit emergency manager announcement | MLive.com:
Mostly, though, and especially in terms of public policy, racial pathology appeals only to the most vile in humanity.
That pathology was on full-blown display Thursday when Gov. Rick Snyder named Kevyn Orr -- a highly respected bankruptcy attorney -- as the city's emergency financial manager.
Outside the press conference, deeply pathological racists like Rev. Charles Williams II (of Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network) called Orr, who is black, an "Uncle Tom."
Tom Barrow, another protester, said the state's financial manager law is "Jim Crowesque."
Said the Rev. Horrace Sheffield: "This is colonialism in its neo-negro form."
Said the Rev. Horrace Sheffield: "This is colonialism in its neo-negro form."
There are only two possible explanations for such despicable behavior, the likes of which is every bit as contemptible as their contemporaries in the Ku Klux Klan.
First, that Sharpton's organization is using race to gain some pecuniary advantage from Detroit's misery.
This practice is also known as "race hustling," and Sharpton is an expert at raising some claim of racism to force the alleged racist to hire him or some crony to provide racial sensitivity training or some other meaningless drivel.
Thus, the pathology takes on a form of venality.
It may never be prosecuted as extortion, but it's a practice that -- if this county were ever serious about improving race relations -- should be condemned, or at least shunned, by mainstream opinion leaders who allow Sharpton to appear on their shows.
Resolve issue over docks
Resolve issue over docks | Grand Haven Tribune: "Standing in the way of floating docks is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Styburski said they've been working for seven years to get the permit from the corps."
Wisconsin Education Officials Want Students to Wear ‘White Privilege’ Wristbands
Wisconsin Education Officials Want Students to Wear ‘White Privilege’ Wristbands - Kyle Olson - [page]: "The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction runs several programs that heavily emphasize racial issues in public schools, EAGnews.org has been finding.
Some feel that one of those programs – an Americorps operation called VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) – may go a bit overboard by encouraging white students to wear a white wristband "as a reminder about your (white) privilege.”
Some feel that one of those programs – an Americorps operation called VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) – may go a bit overboard by encouraging white students to wear a white wristband "as a reminder about your (white) privilege.”
MSU report: Michigan municipalities face $13B bill for retiree benefits (and crisis is going to get worse)
MSU report: Michigan municipalities face $13B bill for retiree benefits (and crisis is going to get worse) | MLive.com:
"I think as a state, for our local governments, this is the biggest long-term financial challenge we have right now," lead author Eric Scorsone said this morning after testifying before the House Financial Liability Committee, suggesting that the unfunded liabilities are already causing financial stress in communities across the state."
"I think as a state, for our local governments, this is the biggest long-term financial challenge we have right now," lead author Eric Scorsone said this morning after testifying before the House Financial Liability Committee, suggesting that the unfunded liabilities are already causing financial stress in communities across the state."
University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert
University of Tennessee uses Student Fees to pay for Lesbian Bondage Expert - Todd Starnes - Page 1
"There are 30 events planned including “Getting Laid,” “Sex Positivity; Queer as a Verb,” “Bow Chicka Bow Woah,” “How to Talk to Your Parents About Sex,” “Loud and Queer,” and “How Many Licks Does It Take…” – a workshop about oral sex.
“It’s tackling important topics related to sexual health, sexual identity, preventing sexual assault, gender roles (and) religion,” she added.
“The students have done a good job making sure there are things to appeal to all.”"
"There are 30 events planned including “Getting Laid,” “Sex Positivity; Queer as a Verb,” “Bow Chicka Bow Woah,” “How to Talk to Your Parents About Sex,” “Loud and Queer,” and “How Many Licks Does It Take…” – a workshop about oral sex.
“It’s tackling important topics related to sexual health, sexual identity, preventing sexual assault, gender roles (and) religion,” she added.
“The students have done a good job making sure there are things to appeal to all.”"
Proposal to drug test some Michigan welfare recipients pending in state House
Proposal to drug test some Michigan welfare recipients pending in state House | MLive.com:
The program would start as a pilot in a handful of counties. It would expand from there, potentially covering half the state by 2015 and all of the state by 2016."
The program would start as a pilot in a handful of counties. It would expand from there, potentially covering half the state by 2015 and all of the state by 2016."
House committee approves $21 million for emergency dredging, including facilities on Muskegon, White lakes
House committee approves $21 million for emergency dredging, including facilities on Muskegon, White lakes | MLive.com:
"The committee approved a total of nearly $21 million to be spent dredging 49 public recreational boating harbors in Michigan.
Among those on the list are Hartshorn Municipal Marina on Muskegon Lake, which would receive $175,000, and Whitehall's White Lake Municipal Marina, which would receive $182,000."
"The committee approved a total of nearly $21 million to be spent dredging 49 public recreational boating harbors in Michigan.
Among those on the list are Hartshorn Municipal Marina on Muskegon Lake, which would receive $175,000, and Whitehall's White Lake Municipal Marina, which would receive $182,000."
See which Muskegon businesses might lose their liquor licenses
See which Muskegon businesses might lose their liquor licenses | MLive.com
"The licenses in jeopardy of not being renewed are:
• Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1825 E. Sherman Blvd., missing renewal application
• Charity Lodge No. 1397, 149 Ottawa St., delinquent taxes
• Dollar General, 1367 E. Apple Ave., missing renewal application
• Dreamer’s, 978 Pine St., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Encore America Sports Bar & Grill, 2536 Henry St., no business registration with the city
• Ghezzi’s Market, 2017 Lakeshore Dr., missing renewal application
• Lakeshore Tavern, 1963 Lakeshore Dr., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Los Amigos Inc., 1848 E. Sherman Blvd., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Racquets, 446 W. Western Ave., delinquent taxes"
"The licenses in jeopardy of not being renewed are:
• Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1825 E. Sherman Blvd., missing renewal application
• Charity Lodge No. 1397, 149 Ottawa St., delinquent taxes
• Dollar General, 1367 E. Apple Ave., missing renewal application
• Dreamer’s, 978 Pine St., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Encore America Sports Bar & Grill, 2536 Henry St., no business registration with the city
• Ghezzi’s Market, 2017 Lakeshore Dr., missing renewal application
• Lakeshore Tavern, 1963 Lakeshore Dr., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Los Amigos Inc., 1848 E. Sherman Blvd., delinquent taxes and missing renewal application
• Racquets, 446 W. Western Ave., delinquent taxes"
See which downtown Muskegon intersections will lose traffic lights due to low traffic volumes
See which downtown Muskegon intersections will lose traffic lights due to low traffic volumes | MLive.com
"There are 15 traffic lights along Muskegon and Webster avenues. Here are the five intersections expected to have traffic signals removed:
• Muskegon Avenue and Seventh Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Jefferson Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Pine Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Spring Street
• Webster Avenue and Seventh Street"
"There are 15 traffic lights along Muskegon and Webster avenues. Here are the five intersections expected to have traffic signals removed:
• Muskegon Avenue and Seventh Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Jefferson Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Pine Street
• Muskegon Avenue and Spring Street
• Webster Avenue and Seventh Street"
Thursday, March 14, 2013
An Important Day for Detroit
An Important Day for Detroit | Via Meadia
"The report follows Detroit’s descent from one of America’s greatest cities into a Third World-style wasteland of incompetence and corruption where streetlights are dark, police don’t respond to calls, and the poor are left to fend for themselves.
The process of ruin took decades and is the work of more than one generation of a degenerate political class. But Kwame Kilpatrick’s story is a reminder that the hyenas are still picking at what little is left of the city’s corpse."
"The report follows Detroit’s descent from one of America’s greatest cities into a Third World-style wasteland of incompetence and corruption where streetlights are dark, police don’t respond to calls, and the poor are left to fend for themselves.
The process of ruin took decades and is the work of more than one generation of a degenerate political class. But Kwame Kilpatrick’s story is a reminder that the hyenas are still picking at what little is left of the city’s corpse."
Mona Shores board member Dan Potts resigns to seek job with district
Mona Shores board member Dan Potts resigns to seek job with district | MLive.com
"Those interested in serving as a school board member in Mona Shores should send letters of interest to Superintendent Dave Peden, 121 Randall Road, Muskegon 49441."
"Those interested in serving as a school board member in Mona Shores should send letters of interest to Superintendent Dave Peden, 121 Randall Road, Muskegon 49441."
Fla. charity probe to next focus on campaign money
My Way News - Fla. charity probe to next focus on campaign money:
"From 2007 to early 2012, investigators said they found evidence of nearly $6 million in what appeared to be charitable donations - only about 2 percent of the nearly $300 million made from gambling during that period."
"From 2007 to early 2012, investigators said they found evidence of nearly $6 million in what appeared to be charitable donations - only about 2 percent of the nearly $300 million made from gambling during that period."
Fla. charity probe to next focus on campaign money
My Way News - Fla. charity probe to next focus on campaign money:
"Nearly 60 people were charged in the probe so far and Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll stepped down after being questioned by investigators. "
"Nearly 60 people were charged in the probe so far and Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll stepped down after being questioned by investigators. "
House GOP Not Passing Senate Bill Continues Lansing Tradition Of Underfunding Pensions
Commentary: House GOP Not Passing Senate Bill Continues Lansing Tradition Of Underfunding Pension ... [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
This comes just six months after House Republicans failed to enact a Senate-passed bill that would have closed this system to new employees.
That transformational reform would have contained the underfunding problem and eventually eliminated politicians' abilities to create new unfunded liabilities.
This comes just six months after House Republicans failed to enact a Senate-passed bill that would have closed this system to new employees.
That transformational reform would have contained the underfunding problem and eventually eliminated politicians' abilities to create new unfunded liabilities.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
North Korean propaganda video shows what it is like in "modern-day America" [VIDEO]
North Korean propaganda video shows what it is like in "modern-day America" [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller
“This is how they live in modern-day America: the poor, the cold, the lonely and the homosexual,” the narrator says.
At the end of the video, people line up to get a ration coffee and cake from the People’s Republic of North Korea.
How nice of them!"
“This is how they live in modern-day America: the poor, the cold, the lonely and the homosexual,” the narrator says.
At the end of the video, people line up to get a ration coffee and cake from the People’s Republic of North Korea.
How nice of them!"
‘Oz’ film costs Michigan taxpayers $40 million
‘Oz’ film costs Michigan taxpayers $40 million | The Daily Caller:
"The costs continue to roll in.
The film’s production company, Emerald City Film Inc., had trouble making its bond payments — forcing the state to provide even more financial assistance."
"The costs continue to roll in.
The film’s production company, Emerald City Film Inc., had trouble making its bond payments — forcing the state to provide even more financial assistance."
How a bill in state legislature could reduce the cost of building Muskegon County Jail
How a bill in state legislature could reduce the cost of building Muskegon County Jail | MLive.com:
"Senate Bill 245 would make materials used in the construction, repair or remodel of county jails exempt from Michigan sales tax."
"Senate Bill 245 would make materials used in the construction, repair or remodel of county jails exempt from Michigan sales tax."
Rich pay more in taxes
Rich pay more in taxes | The Daily Caller:
"Are the rich paying their fair share?
It’s a question that has come up as President Barack Obama and HouseRepublicans begin to haggle over the budget.
The top 10 percent of taxpayers paid more than 70 percent of the total income tax revenue collected in 2010, according to research from the D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
“That’s up from 55% in 1986,” CNN notes.
The remaining 90 percent paid just 30 percent, with 47 percent having no income tax liability."
"Are the rich paying their fair share?
It’s a question that has come up as President Barack Obama and HouseRepublicans begin to haggle over the budget.
The top 10 percent of taxpayers paid more than 70 percent of the total income tax revenue collected in 2010, according to research from the D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
“That’s up from 55% in 1986,” CNN notes.
The remaining 90 percent paid just 30 percent, with 47 percent having no income tax liability."
Brooklyn riot: Teens protest death of Kimani Gray in Flatbush
Brooklyn riot: Teens protest death of Kimani Gray in Flatbush | Mail Online:
"Police say Gray's gun was loaded with four bullets but have not yet determined whether the teenager fired his weapon.
Gray had been in trouble with the law before, having been arrested three times since October and had previously been charged with grand larceny and inciting a riot."
"Police say Gray's gun was loaded with four bullets but have not yet determined whether the teenager fired his weapon.
Gray had been in trouble with the law before, having been arrested three times since October and had previously been charged with grand larceny and inciting a riot."
Why do Hollywood celebrities hate fracking?
Why do Hollywood celebrities hate fracking? | Fox News
"Hollywood gave an Oscar to “Gasland,” a documentary that suggests fracking will shove gas into some people’s drinking water, so the water will burn.
It’s true that some water contains so much natural gas that you can light it.
But another documentary, “FrackNation,” shows that gas got into plumbing long before fracking came.
There’s gas in the earth.
That’s why it’s called “natural gas.”
Some gets into well water.
Environmental officials investigated the flames shown in “Gasland” and concluded that the pollution had nothing to do with fracking."
"Hollywood gave an Oscar to “Gasland,” a documentary that suggests fracking will shove gas into some people’s drinking water, so the water will burn.
It’s true that some water contains so much natural gas that you can light it.
But another documentary, “FrackNation,” shows that gas got into plumbing long before fracking came.
There’s gas in the earth.
That’s why it’s called “natural gas.”
Some gets into well water.
Environmental officials investigated the flames shown in “Gasland” and concluded that the pollution had nothing to do with fracking."
EPA human testing scandal extends to University of Washington; Study subjects not told diesel exhaust can kill
EPA human testing scandal extends to University of Washington; Study subjects not told diesel exhaust can kill | JunkScience.com:
University of Washington researchers have violated the Nuremberg Code and the federal regulations governing the conduct of human experiments, according to new documents obtained by JunkScience.com through the Freedom of Information Act.
The air pollution research in question was funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In the experiment, human study subjects were exposed for two hours to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in diesel exhaust at a concentration of up to 200 micrograms per cubic meter.
.The 200-microgram level is almost six times higher than EPA’s maximum permitted hourly exposure (i.e., 35 micrograms per cubic meter). Death is the EPA’s primary public health concern for PM2.5.
Muskegon County-Meeting Thu. 3-14-13
Muskegon County, Michigan: "Public Works
When: Thursday, March 14th - 3:30 PM
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442
Click Here for Agenda
Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Committee
When: Thursday, March 14th - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442"
When: Thursday, March 14th - 3:30 PM
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442
Click Here for Agenda
Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Committee
When: Thursday, March 14th - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442"
The Right to Vote depends on Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
Liberal Myth of the Week» Blog Archive » The Right to Vote depends on Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act:
What is being challenged is the arbitrary and antiquated Section 5 pre-clearance system which was supposed to be temporary when it was first passed in 1965. Under this system, the jurisdictions mentioned above must seek permission from the Attorney General himself, or a three-judge federal district court panel, before implementing any voting-related changes. For example, if Shelby County wants to change the location of a polling place because an elementary school is temporarily under construction, they have to get permission from the federal government first.
Never mind that the Section 5-covered state of Mississippi has higher African-American voter turnout than Massachusetts. Or that the Bronx is required to get pre-clearance under Section 5 while neighboring Queens is not. None of this helps protect any minorities right to vote.
What Section 5 does do is encourage the federal government to harass jurisdictions it does not like.During the Clinton Administration the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division was hit with $4.1 million in court sanctions for filing frivolous discrimination claims related to the Voting Rights Act.
Justice Anthony Kennedy may side with the more conservative members of the Supreme Court and vote down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, or he may side with the liberals and uphold it. Either way every minority in America will still have a constitutionally protected right to vote in 2014.
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