Navy's largest destroyer heading into the water in Maine

Navy's largest destroyer heading into the water in Maine | Fox News:
"So far, construction of the first-in-class Zumwalt, the largest U.S. Navy destroyer ever built, is on time and on budget, something that's a rarity in new defense programs, officials said.
And the Navy believes the ship's big gun, stealthy silhouette and advance features will make it a formidable package."

Behold Our Elected Hypocrite

Articles: Behold Our Elected Hypocrite:
"It is a sign of leadership failure. 
It's a sign that the US Government can't pay its own bills. 
It's a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies.  
Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. 
Leadership means that "the buck stops here." 
Instead, Washington today is shifting the burden of bad choices onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. 
America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better."

Now, one might be inclined to think this quote might be the recent utterance of a Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Rand Paul, or some other extremist conservative. 
But actually, these are the words of Barack Obama in 2006, criticizing the Bush administration for increasing America's debt and raising the debt limit in response."

Brooklyn group of black youths blocks white couple's car, bloody victims in racial attack: cops

Brooklyn group of black youths blocks white couple's car, bloody victims in racial attack: cops - NY Daily News:
"A group of 10 black youths — one of them a 12-year-old girl — surrounded a white couple's car in Brooklyn, viciously beating the husband and yanking the wife to the pavement by her hair as they peppered the two with racial slurs, authorities said.

“Get those crackers!” some of them screamed, according to court papers. “Get that white whore!”"

Murder as a "human right"?-----European Parliament to decide Tuesday if abortion is a human right

European Parliament to decide Tuesday if abortion is a human right | Live Action News:
"The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Union passed a draft report last month declaring that abortion is a “human right”.
This week, the European Parliament will vote on that measure, and if passed, could have devastating effects throughout Europe. "

Congress on Red Alert for 60 Minutes Exposé of D.C. Corruption

Congress on Red Alert for 60 Minutes Exposé of D.C. Corruption:
"Members of Congress and their staffs are on red alert tonight for a CBS 60 Minutes investigation by veteran CBS reporter Steve Kroft and Government Accountability Institute (GAI) President and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Peter Schweizer exposing how lawmakers convert campaign donations into lavish lifestyle upgrades for themselves and their family members.
Sources say top CBS executives thought the report was so explosive that they made it the show’s lead story and delayed airing it for another week in order to capture tonight’s much larger NFL-viewing audience."

Duh....Reports raise concern about backgrounds of ObamaCare 'navigators'

Reports raise concern about backgrounds of ObamaCare 'navigators' | Fox News:
"FoxNews.com also reported earlier this week that a group formed from the ruins of ACORN is working as part of a multi-state navigator drive to help people enroll in the health program. 

The United Labor Unions Council Local 100, a New Orleans-based nonprofit, was established by ACORN founder Wade Rathke after his larger group was broken up amid scandal in 2009 and banned from receiving taxpayer funds. "

Another great idea from Deeetroit....Detroit Vegan Soul delivers tasty comfort food in hip atmosphere

Review: Detroit Vegan Soul delivers tasty comfort food in hip atmosphere; view menu | MLive.com: "DETROIT, MI -
Can a vegan soul food restaurant be successful in Detroit?
My answer after visiting Detroit Vegan Soul: Absolutely!"

No Bailout for FHA

No Bailout for FHA - FreedomWorks:
"The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is asking for a $1.7 billion bailout.
That’s almost 2 billion dollars of your tax money.
The FHA helped caused the housing market collapse. 
And they advocated for TARP. 
Now, they need a bailout, and Washington is preparing to bailout the same bureaucrats who caused TARP.
First it was Wall Street. Then it was Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Now the FHA needs a bailout because of its failed policies. Enough is enough."

The Specter of Bankruptcy Haunts California

The Specter of Bankruptcy Haunts California - Reason.com

They saw hope for hard-pressed cities everywhere, as Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein set up a possible showdown over pension payments when he rejected efforts by bond insurers to stop the bankruptcy motion. Klein said he was leaving everything on the table, meaning that city employees might eventually join the bond guys in taking a haircut.

But as often happens with government-reform efforts, the pessimists turned out to be right. Earlier this month, the Stockton City Council approved a plan that restructures debt and fully funds the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, thus leaving pension benefits for city employees unscathed.

If there’s any doubt who won out, one need only read the CalPERS statement: “By continuing to fully fund its pension obligations, Stockton ... acknowledged the importance of a secure retirement to its current employees and retirees, and the positive impact that pensions have on recruitment and retention of quality public servants.”

It’s hard to believe that such lush pensions are needed to lure “quality public servants.” But whatever the case, when cities run out of money everyone should share the pain. Instead, the key “stakeholders” — city employees, union leaders, Wall Street creditors — declared a “win-win,” but the deal is not without its losers: taxpayers.

The so-called Plan of Adjustment is based on the passage of Measure A, a Nov. 5 sales-tax-increase measure that is being sold to residents as a means to assure that sufficient police officers are on the street.
If voters say “yes,” the restructuring numbers work out.
Officials elsewhere will get the message: 
Just raise taxes after the spending spree hits the fan.

Reversion-The people who brought you "Global Warming" are relentlessly inventive---Argentines link health problems to agrochemicals

My Way News - Argentines link health problems to agrochemicals:
"BASAVILBASO, Argentina (AP) - Argentine farmworker Fabian Tomasi wasn't trained to use protective gear as he pumped pesticides into crop dusters.
Now at 47, he's a living skeleton."

Give a little, take a lottle.......University of Michigan gives president $100,000 bonus

University of Michigan gives president $100,000 bonus | The Detroit News:
"The bonus, which was taken from non-general-fund resources, was in lieu of an annual salary increase and brought Coleman’s total compensation to $978,357."

Are we nuts?!! State of Michigan protection against voter fraud?

This is the form one must sign if they have no photo ID in their "possession".

A voter has only to say they have no photo ID to have this option in order to vote.

This is our state's guarantee that only eligible, registered voters will vote in our elections.

ARE WE NUTS!!!!!!!!!!

"Voting Without Photo ID

"If you do not have photo ID, you can still cast a ballot simply by signing an affidavit. The affidavit can be used by:

• Voters who do not have acceptable photo ID
• Voters who have photo ID but didn't bring it to the polls

Once you sign the affidavit, you may cast your ballot. It will be counted with all other ballots on Election Day."

Public transportation fail ---Detroit bus riders warned of possible slowdown as drivers plan Monday protest

Detroit bus riders warned of possible slowdown as drivers plan Monday protest | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Detroit Department of Transportation and city officials are warning residents of a potential slowdown in the city’s bus service Monday as drivers rally to protest what they call deplorable conditions on city bus lines.

“We’re asking (drivers) not to do anything that could affect service,” said Gary Brown, the city’s chief operating officer.
“We’re trying to prepare anybody who would be riding the bus on Monday.”
Bus riders have complained for years about buses being late, buses breaking down and rude drivers. 

Fred Westbrook, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26, said drivers are fed up with the lack of support from the city as they deal with violent acts at the hands of some riders.

Shock! Big Education programs have reverse results!------Anti-Bullying Programs Backfire, Used as Excuse to Censor Conservative Speech

Anti-Bullying Programs Backfire, Used as Excuse to Censor Conservative Speech | CNS News:
"But a University of Texas researcher found that anti-bullying programs increase bullying, and "actually teach students different bullying techniques - and even educate about new ways to bully" classmates:

"A lot of schools spend countless hours trying to stop bullying.
But University of Texas at Arlington criminologist Seokjin Jeong analyzed data collected from 7,000 students from all 50 states.

"He thought the results would be predictable and would show that anti-bullying programs curb bullying. 
Instead - he found the opposite."

33 Stats That Prove That SOMETHING Desperately Needs To Be Done About The National Debt

33 Stats That Prove That SOMETHING Desperately Needs To Be Done About The National Debt
"Meanwhile, our debt problem continues to get even worse.
The following are 33 stats that prove that SOMETHING desperately needs to be done about the national debt…"

"New York Is Drowning In Bribes And Corruption"

"New York Is Drowning In Bribes And Corruption" | Zero Hedge:
"It’s no surprise to me that New York is exceedingly corrupt. It’s a huge city, with a ton of wealth and massive income inequality.
 That’s basically the primary breeding ground for wide-scale corruption.
However, it also comes as no surprise to me that the situation has gotten a lot worse in recent years.
After all, NYC is the headquarters of some of the largest financial institutions in the world.
As such, some of the worst actors in the recent financial collapse call the city home.
The whole world watched as these criminals and shysters not only evaded criminal charges, but were also rewarded trillions of dollars of public support for their efforts.

The example was set. Crime pays, and now the entire city seems to be following their lead.

Pam Martens has written and excellent article about corruption within New York’s legal system. Some excerpts from Counter Punch are below:

The insidious greed and public looting that Wall Street has nurtured to an art form in New York City is metastasizing like a virulent tumor strain throughout the state, fraying the social fabric and crushing people caught in its grip like bugs."

Dexter and Gizmo escaping the kitchen (skip to 1:40)

That'll teach 'em to vote republican......300,000 Floridians just had their health insurance plans cancelled because of Obamacare

Poor Richard's News - 300,000 Floridians just had their health insurance plans cancelled because of Obamacare:

City Calls Jesus' Inclusion On Headstone Offensive

City Calls Jesus' Inclusion On Headstone Offensive:
"Saying that the cemetery manager “thought it may have been objectionable to someone because of the Christian connotation,” Joe Kiolbasa said that such embellishments “will be allowed in the future.”"

Illinoisans Beware: "Progressives" Seek Massive Tax Hike Again

Illinoisans Beware: "Progressives" Seek Massive Tax Hike Again - Mike Shedlock - Townhall Finance Conservative Columnists and Financial Commentary - Page 1:
"Illinois "Progressives" (a single word to describe "economically illiterate public union sympathizers") want to pick your pocket once again. The Progressives want to hike the Illinois 2015 top tax rate from 3.75% to a whopping 9%.

Moreover the income tax rate will go up on a sliding scale for everyone making over $18,000. "

"Sloppy America"...Imagine if it was something other than "top priority"........Level 3 Outage Disrupts East Coast Internet Traffic

Level 3 Outage Disrupts East Coast Internet Traffic - WSJ.com:
"Internet users from Brooklyn to Philadelphia suffered slow to nonexistent service Saturday after equipment at a New York-area network hub broke down, disrupting service for several hours.
...."Maintaining a high-performing, efficient network for customers is our top priority," Level 3 spokesman Jon Paul McLeary said. "At this time, we do not have an estimated time when service will be restored."

The "fruits" of socialism-----Engines idled for Venezuelan race car drivers-and just about everyone and everything else!

My Way News - Engines idled for Venezuelan race car drivers:
"Despite having the world's largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela's socialist-led government has had major difficulties managing the economy.
They grew more acute after the March 5 death of longtime President Hugo Chavez, who won broad support with expensive anti-poverty programs.
Venezuela is now plagued by shortages of foodstuffs, medicines, raw materials and parts. 
As a result, local industries have been hamstrung and some production lines have been halted.
Annual inflation is more than 49 percent."

Status "In progress" ...... gotta familiar ring to it.......

Morons tend to vote for morons----In 23 Advanced Economies: U.S. Adults Rank 21st in Math Skills

In 23 Advanced Economies: U.S. Adults Rank 21st in Math Skills | CNS News:
"The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on Friday released the initial results of an international survey of adult skills in literacy and mathematics, revealing that Americans rank 21st in “numeracy” and are tied for 15th in literacy among adults in 23 advanced economies.

American adults also scored below the average in both numeracy and literacy for all respondents in all 23 advanced economies."

The "new" sloppy America?-----Microsoft Pulls Windows RT 8.1 Update

Microsoft Pulls Windows RT 8.1 Update:
"The much-anticipated Windows 8.1 update was finally released on Thursday.
Since then, however, early reports of bricked devices and lost data from some users indicate that the release may have been premature.
In response, Microsoft took its Windows RT 8.1 update offline until further notice on Saturday."

What a concept! Why should the union owned auto companies have to pay for their own research? Let the taxpayers fund it. And have their comrades in Big Education get all the money! What a concept.......University of Michigan to build $6.5M track to test automated cars in Ann Arbor

University of Michigan to build $6.5M track to test automated cars in Ann Arbor | MLive.com:
"The proposed $6.5 million track was approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents during a meeting in Flint on Friday.
It will be part of the Mobility Transformation Center, launched in May.
With a location on North Campus near the existing water tower, the 30-acre track will be used primarily to test automated vehicles."

Lethal Avalanche commin' down on YOU!

The ObamaCare taxi tax

The ObamaCare taxi tax | New York Post:
"Never mind nickel-and-diming.
The city is now stooping to nickel-and-pennying.
This week, The Post reported how the city’s taxi drivers are now being charged a new tax of 6 cents — i.e., a nickel and a penny — per ride.
The hidden add-on is supposed to go toward programs that help cabbies figure out ObamaCare (good luck with that one) and for disability insurance “over and above” what medallion owners must already provide.
Six cents a ride may not sound like much.
But for drivers who handle more than 100 fares a week (many get more), it adds up to a new $300-plus annual tax."

Pro-choice, but not for you to choose----- For thousands, keeping your old health insurance policy isn’t an option

WASHINGTON: For thousands, keeping your old health insurance policy isn’t an option | Health Care | McClatchy DC:
"Insurers say the cancellations are necessary because the policies fall short of what the Affordable Care Act requires starting Jan. 1.
Most are ending policies sold after the law passed in March 2010.
At least a few are canceling plans sold to people with pre-existing medical conditions.
By all accounts, new policies to replace the canceled ones offer consumers better coverage, in some cases for comparable cost – especially after the inclusion of federal subsidies for those who qualify. "

Free for thee, yet not for me....Universal Service Fund

Jerry Ellig on the Universal Service Fund:

Low-income phone subsidies have more than doubled since 2008, rising from $819 million in 2008 to $2.19 billion in 2012. 
What happens when these subsidies are offered to lower income consumers without reliable safeguards against waste, fraud and abuse? 
Jerry Ellig examines more closely in a recent podcast and paper: