Imagine what the "unbiased" media (Ed Schultz's best buds) would do with this if it was O'Reilly-----Unions Paid MSNBC's Schultz $177,000 in 2012, $75,000 in 2013

Unions Paid MSNBC's Schultz $177,000 in 2012, $75,000 in 2013 | Truth Revolt:
"A Department of Labor search shows that not only is liberal MSNBC host Ed Schultz paid for his TV show and radio show, but he is getting a hefty amount of money from labor unions.
Schultz received at least $177,000 from labor unions in 2012; the average median income for an American family is around $44,000 a year. "

Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy

Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy [Mackinac Center]
1. Free people are not equal, and equal people are not free.
2. What belongs to you, you tend to take care of; what belongs to no one or everyone tends to fall into disrepair.
3. Sound policy requires that we consider long-run effects and all people, not simply short-run effects and a few people.
4. If you encourage something, you get more of it; if you discourage something, you get less of it.
5. Nobody spends somebody else's money as carefully as he spends his own.
6. Government has nothing to give anybody except what it first takes from somebody, and a government that's big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you've got.
7. Liberty makes all the difference in the world.

OMG, he's lost PolitiFact! -----Lie of the Year: 'If you like your health care plan, you can keep it'

Lie of the Year: 'If you like your health care plan, you can keep it' | PolitiFact:
"Pants on Fire!
PolitiFact counted 37 times when he’d included no caveats, such as a high-profile speech to the American Medical Association in 2009: 
"If you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan, period.
No one will take it away, no matter what.""

USAF Thunderbirds back in the Michigan sky next summer!

We are pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team will be our headline performers at the 2014 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show August 9-10 at Willow Run Airport! The USAF Thunderbirds are internationally-known for their hard-charging demonstration of precision formation flying representing the pride and professionalism of the United States Air Force. Their distinctive red, white and blue F-16 jets along with their precise routines make the Thunderbirds a must see at the 2014 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show. Discount Code: TOMINSIDER Expires December 25th And, just in time for Christmas, our deepest discounted tickets are available for a short time only to our valued previous customers. Visit www.YankeeAirMuseum.org/airshow and enter the discount code TOMINSIDER when you make your purchase. With this code you will save more than 40% off gate pricing for general admission tickets and nearly 70% off gate pricing for parking. But hurry, this discount expires at 11:59 PM on December 25th, 2013. Be sure to share the gift of flight this holiday season with tickets to the 2014 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show! This is the perfect present for people of all ages. In addition to the Thunderbirds, the 2014 show will be packed with exciting modern military jet demonstrations, classic military aircraft, unique ground displays and family-friendly attractions Register to receive e-mail updates and discount offers from the show at YankeeAirMuseum.org/airshow or like us on Facebook.

Feel-good story of the day------76-Year Old Burglary Victim Thwarts Theft with Gun

76-Year Old Burglary Victim Thwarts Theft with Gun:
"On December 10th, 76-year old Leon Winder found a burglar hiding in his closet.
He opened fire and later told reporters, "I was firing on him and he couldn't say nothing."
According to WVEC of Norfolk, Virginia, Winder called 911 after hearing strange noises in his home.
When Winder went into a barbershop attached to his house he found a coat on the floor.
As he bent down to pick it up, he saw 37-year old John Buck Fields hiding in the closet and shot at him twice.
Said Winder, "He didn't say nothing.
 I was firing on him and he couldn't say nothing."
The wounded burglar fled the house and was later captured by police. "

These taxes didn't happen by mistake. Elected democrats and Barry Hussein put 'em there------More Hidden Taxes Funding ObamaCare

More Hidden Taxes Funding ObamaCare - My9 New Jersey:
"The new earned income tax to help fund Obamacare is 0.9%. 
"Earned income is compensation from participation in a business, including wages, salary, tips, commissions and bonuses," Studnick explained.
This tax will be placed on any income earned over $200K for those who are single and any income earned over $250K for those who are married and filing jointly.

The new unearned income tax is more complicated. "The simple definition of unearned income is income derived from sources other than employment such as interest and dividends from investments, or income from rental property," Studnick said.
Your modified adjusted income over $200K if you’re single and over $250K if you’re married and filing jointly, will be compared to your unearned income.
The lesser of the two will be taxed at 3.8%."

The system can't work when crooks and morons are running the system------State jumps into absentee ballot investigation in Flint

State jumps into absentee ballot investigation in Flint | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- The state is reviewing why absentee ballots in Flint couldn't be examined last week as part of a recount in a close Flint City Council election."

Without the alternative media, this kid would be branded a lifetime "sexual preditor"--------School drops sexual harassment charge against boy

We have found the college grads with the least common sense. 
Total cowards in the face of the unions and PC zealots. 
And put them in charge of educating our kids.
Is it surprising that it ain't workin'?
School drops sexual harassment charge against boy | The Daily Caller:
"The six-year-old boy who was suspended for kissing his girlfriend on her hand will not have a charge of sexual harassment added to his permanent record, school officials announced.

Hunter Yelton was initially suspended for two days and charged with sexual harassment by officials at the elementary school in Canon City, Colo. But since the behavior — a kiss on the hand — was so innocuous, and the relationship consensual, his mother complained about the harshness of the charge.

Yelton didn’t know what sex was, but became more curious about it after learning he had been charged with sexual harassment. This led to an uncomfortable conversation between the boy and his mother, Jennifer Saunders. (RELATED: Sexual harassment charge for six-year-old who kissed his GF’s hand)"

They have hit the iceberg, and STILL refuse to rig the lifeboats! The roots of Chicago’s $19.5 billion public pension crisis

The roots of Chicago’s $19.5 billion public pension crisis | WBEZ 91.5 Chicago:
"The city’s four pension systems — for police, firefighters, laborers and municipal workers — were short by a whopping $19.5 billion at the end of 2012.

Increased benefits for city workers, early retirement offers and market downturns put pressure on the city’s pension funds in the late 1990s and early 2000s."

Affluenza? Jesse Jackson Jr. to Grab $8,700 Per Month in Disability, Plus Pension In Prison

Isn't it nice that we, who pay, are so forgiving?
Jesse Jackson Jr. to Grab $8,700 Per Month in Disability, Plus Pension In Prison:
"Convicted Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) is scheduled to receive $8,700 per month in government disability pay, as well as a partial federal pension of $45,000. 
That generous $8,700 in disability comes thanks to Jackson’s sudden development of a “mood disorder” as the federal government began looking to indict him.
Jackson, who was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, had no history of mental illness during his prior 17 years in Congress."

Sun Sets on Another Cop Drama Shot In Detroit; Taxpayers Lose More Money

Sun Sets on Another Cop Drama Shot In Detroit; Taxpayers Lose More Money [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Neither media hype, nor millions from taxpayers could keep 'Low Winter Sun' from being canceled after one season
By TOM GANTERT
For the second time, a TV drama set in Detroit that received Michigan taxpayer dollars was canceled after one season.
"Low Winter Sun," a police drama by AMC, ended after a short run.
The show is set to receive $7.5 million in subsidies for the one season and was projected to hire 245 Michigan workers with a full-time equivalent of 148 jobs, according to the Michigan Film Office."

Remember, in the olden days, when errors like this were George Bush's fault? Air strike kills 15 civilians in Yemen by mistake: officials

Air strike kills 15 civilians in Yemen by mistake: officials | Reuters:
"Fifteen people on their way to a wedding in Yemen were killed in an air strike after their party was mistaken for an al Qaeda convoy, local security officials said on Thursday.

The officials did not identify the plane in the strike in central al-Bayda province, but tribal and local media sources said that it was a drone.

"An air strike missed its target and hit a wedding car convoy, ten people were killed immediately and another five who were injured died after being admitted to the hospital," one security official said."

OMG, they're comin' again folks! The IMF Wants You To Pay 71% Income Tax

The IMF Wants You To Pay 71% Income Tax | Zero Hedge:
"The IMF just dropped another bombshell.
After it recently suggested a “one-off capital levy” – a one-time tax on private wealth as an exceptional measure to restore debt sustainability across insolvent countries – it has now called for “revenue-maximizing top income tax rates”.
The IMF’s team of monkeys has been working around the clock on this one, figuring that developed nations can increase their overall tax revenue by increasing tax rates.
They’ve singled out the US, suggesting that the US government could maximize its tax revenue by increasing tax brackets to as high as 71%."

Even if an increase in the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour doesn’t cost jobs, it’ll still make unskilled workers worse off

Even if an increase in the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour doesn’t cost jobs, it’ll still make unskilled workers worse off | AEIdeas:
"In other words, let’s buy into President Obama’s recent claim that “There’s no solid evidence that a higher minimum wage costs jobs” (which got a “Two Pinocchio rating” by the Washington Post, indicating “Significant omissions and/or exaggerations.”)

Even if we accept those questionable and unrealistic assumptions above that contradict economic theory and most of the empirical evidence on the minimum wage, we cannot therefore conclude that “increases in the minimum wage have no negative effects on unskilled workers.”

Here’s why:
Even if we assume that the same number of unskilled teenage workers will be employed after a hike in the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, and assume that there is NO change in the teenage jobless rate, there are many OTHER adjustments that employers would make to offset the monetary increase in labor costs, which would make many unskilled workers worse off following an increase in the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour:"
Read 'em and weep for the children....

Sometimes, your head just wants to expolde-Louis Farrakhan Organization Received $103K in Farm Subsidies

The Black SphereLouis Farrakhan Organization Received $103K in Farm Subsidies:
"By now Americans should be well aware of the President’s fondness for people and groups aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Indeed, Obama’s appreciation of all things Islam does not stop there.
Thanks to Adam Andrzejewski‘s watch dog organization, Open the Books, we discover that Louis Farrakhan, rabid Nation of Islam leader, has a little pet project, Muhammad Farms, which received $103,529 in aid between 2008 and 2011.

Hmmm. Farm subsidies in urban Chicago.
That’s novel."

Obama's america-Unions trump soldiers, sailors, marines-------Budget Deal Hits Military Retirees with Pension Cuts, Federal Employees Untouched

Budget Deal Hits Military Retirees with Pension Cuts, Federal Employees Untouched | Washington Free Beacon:
"Military retirees will see a decrease in their pension plans if the bipartisan budget agreement is adopted, while civilian federal employees will be exempt.

Under the budget agreement crafted by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R., Wisc.) and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray (D., Wash.), military retirees younger than 62 will receive 1 percentage point less in their annual cost-of-living adjustment.

New federal employees who are hired after Jan. 1, 2014 will also be required to pay 1.3 percent of their pay more into their pension plans.
However, federal retirees will continue to receive their generous pension benefits and current employees will not be required to pay more.
Civilian government workers will be grandfathered in at their current contribution rate of 0.8 percent."

Must see! Makes me proud (and a bit teary....) to live in her country.......Young girl stands out from classmates in touching school holiday concert performance

http://rare.us/story/young-girl-gives-stands-out-from-classmates-in-touching-school-holiday-concert-performance/

▶ KODA in Kindergarten Holiday Concert - YouTube: ""
"While many are still confused by the erratic hand motions of the so-called sign-language interpreter at late South African leader Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, one young girl at a recent school holiday concert stood out from the pack for her apparently adept sign-language skills.

For Claire Koch, who was born to two deaf parents, American Sign Language came more naturally to the 5-year-old than English, reports BuzzFeed.

Her parents were nonetheless surprised when Claire — surrounded by dozens of her peers — opted to use sign language while singing a handful of classic Christmas songs rather than imitate the generic hand motions of her peers.

The nearly 4-minute video, posted to YouTube Monday by Lori Putney Koch, shows Claire as she increasingly hams it up throughout “Santa is His Name-O,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “I Have a Little Dreidel.”

Those on social media have been sharing it online over the past few days.

“To counter the negative vibrations of “that signing guy at the funeral” I share with you this: Singing at a school concert, a KODA (kid of deaf adult) performed sign language so her mom could understand the lyrics. Filmed by the proud mama!” commented Oji Dannelley Thursday via Google+.

“They should have had her doing the Mandela Memorial,” added YouTube user Julie Gallagher Thursday."

As long as we keep re-electing these bums, they're gonna steal us blind-----Lawmakers who oversee government surveillance programs receive millions from intelligence companies

Lawmakers who oversee government surveillance programs receive millions from intelligence companies | Capitol City ProjectCapitol City Project:
"Every member who sits on the committees that oversee government intelligence operations has received campaign contributions from the top twenty largest intelligence companies in the United States, according to a new report."

Please Pray for Me… I Am Losing My Insurance

Please Pray for Me… I Am Losing My Insurance | The Gateway Pundit

"In August 2013 I became very sick with what I thought was a cold. 

After a few days I lost vision in my left eye and I checked into the hospital. 

I soon found out that what I thought was a summer cold was actually Strep bacteria poisoning my blood stream. 

The bacteria blinded my left eye, ate a hole through my heart, caused five strokes on both sides of my brain and forced the removal of my prosthetic left knee.

Dr. Lee was the surgeon assigned to perform open heart surgery. What was originally scheduled to last four hours ended up lasting twelve. My heart was severely damaged. Dr. Lee later told me the surgery was one of the most difficult of his career. He also said I only had a few days to live without the surgery.

Thanks to the excellent insurance I carried I was able to receive life-saving medical treatment at St. Louis University.

This week I found out I am going to lose my insurance. The company that carried me is leaving the Missouri market. I will have to find something else.

I am one of the millions who will be looking for new insurance. 

God willing, I will be able to keep my doctors at St. Louis University. 

I trust them.  

They saved my life.  

Please pray for me and the millions of working Americans who are going through this same ordeal.

Why is our government doing this to us?"

OooKaay. So who's been payin' the difference since 2007? DSO balances its budget for first time since 2007

Isn't it mostly rich, suburbanites who attend these concerts?
Why should the bankrupt city of Detroit divert a penny from things like... say STREETS, COPS, LIGHTING and give it to folks who want to foo foo at the symphony????
DSO balances its budget for first time since 2007 | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The Detroit Symphony Orchestra said it achieved a balanced budget for fiscal 2013, the first time it has done so since 2007.
At its annual meeting Thursday afternoon, the orchestra reported total revenue of $28.29 million for 2013 and an operating surplus of $20,000."

Chase's Calendar of Events-Dec 13, 2013

On this day in history:
Chase's Calendar of Events:
"Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA, 1862.
In this Civil War battle, 16,000 were killed, injured or missing.







Anniversary of the Rape of Nanking (Dec 13-January 1938)."

Everything You Need To Know About Bi-Partisan Budget Compromise in 2 min!

Everything You Need To Know About Bi-Partisan Budget Compromise in 2 min! | Ben Swann Truth In Media:
"So when you hear all the discussion from media over the next few days about this issue, please, allow me to make this simple. 
The great bi-partisan budget compromise from Congressman Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray attempts to reduce the federal deficit without raising taxes but by charging taxpayers fees.

Ultimately, it will cut $23 billion dollars in spending over the next 10 years but will do so by increasing spending by $65 billion dollars right now."

Doesn't their generosity with your utility money warm your heart? Nearly $6 million donated to Michigan nonprofits by Consumers Energy; Utility saving nonprofits $275,000 annually in energy costs

Thankfully, CE has a money tree..... right?
Nearly $6 million donated to Michigan nonprofits by Consumers Energy; Utility saving nonprofits $275,000 annually in energy costs | MLive.com:

Nearly $6 million has been donated to Michigan nonprofits by Consumers Energy, its foundation and its employees this year.

Now the Jackson-based utility is extending its connection to nonprofits by providing more than $320,000 in energy-saving installations or financial help that will lower their utility expenses.

At what certain point, as the president has so famously said, have we made enough money.... available to so many for free?

"We’re not, we’re not trying to push financial reform because we begrudge success that’s fairly earned.
I mean, I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money. 
But, you know, part of the American way is, you know, you can just keep on making it if you’re providing a good product or providing good service.
We don’t want people to stop, ah, fulfilling the core responsibilities of the financial system to help grow our economy."

One-limbed man creates best zombie prank of all time

Nick Santonastasso: One-limbed man creates best zombie prank of all time | Metro News:
"One man’s hilarious prank is another’s amazing story of maintaining a sense of humour in the face of great adversity."

15 Wedding Announcements From Couples With Deeply Unfortunate Names

15 Wedding Announcements From Couples With Deeply Unfortunate Names:

More of that nifty "public/private partnership" crapola------Ford, GM get $50 million in federal tax credits for plants focusing on clean energy

Ford, GM get $50 million in federal tax credits for plants focusing on clean energy | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "WASHINGTON — Ford and General Motors will receive federal tax credits for plants making more fuel-efficient and alternative energy vehicles.

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., put out a news release welcoming the grants under an Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit program, calling them “another example of how our investments in clean energy and manufacturing are paying off.”

Ford is getting a $30-million tax credit for its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, where the company produces plug-in hybrids, full-battery electric and other vehicles from the same assembly line.

GM will receive a tax credit of more than $20 million for its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant, where it makes extended-range electric vehicles, including Chevrolet Volts and the Cadillac ELR electric luxury coupe, as well as internal combustion cars."

Amazing these scumsuckers actually ended up achieving good. Despite themselves.----------------------------How These 5 Dirtbags Radically Advanced Your Digital Rights

How These 5 Dirtbags Radically Advanced Your Digital Rights | Threat Level | Wired.com:
"Bad facts make bad law, as the legal saw goes.
But it cuts both ways: Sometimes bad people make good law.

Consider the following exhibits: a cocaine dealer, a child pornographer, a purveyor of suspect penis-enlargement pills, and two accused hackers.

The courtroom challenges they brought resulted in rulings that dramatically expanded your rights, from helping to keep your email and whereabouts private to reducing gadget searches at the U.S. border and limiting the legal definition of unlawful hacking.

You don’t have to applaud these people as people. 
They’re pretty much dirtbags.
 Just be thankful for the legal precedents their cases set."

South Carolina Is About To Pass A Bill To Nullify Obamacare

South Carolina Is About To Pass A Bill To Nullify Obamacare | Zero Hedge:
"Submitted by Michael Krieger of Liberty Blitzkrieg blog,
While we all know that the disaster that is Obamacare is extremely unpopular throughout the country, South Carolina is leading the charge to actually nullify the legislation. House Bill 3101 already passed the state House back in April by a wide margin, and is set to be voted on in the state Senate in January.
It is widely expected to pass and then be signed into law by Governor Nikki Haley.
If that happens, it would set up a huge states rights victory and likely encourage other states to follow suit.
It will be extremely interesting to see how the feds respond to this…"

Hang on to your wallets, folks. They're talkin' about creatin' strong "private/public business relationships" again................. Business Leaders for Michigan unveils strategy to grow auto industry potential, add 100,000 new jobs

"Private/Public relationships" means free government money to big business donors.
Worked great for Adolf and Benito.
Barry's Solandra croneys.
Not so good for us taxpayers.
Business Leaders for Michigan unveils strategy to grow auto industry potential, add 100,000 new jobs | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The committee will develop an action plan for implementing a marketing strategy, create or attract new auto technology conferences, attract connected vehicle R&D and education, as well as create strong private/public business relationships, the report said. "