"Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you’ll learn something new.A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head."
Monday, January 13, 2014
40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World
40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World - A Sheep No More:
"Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you’ll learn something new.
A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head."
"Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you’ll learn something new.A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head."
If You Ever Had Any Doubt the Media is Biased on Climate, This Should End Your Doubt
If You Ever Had Any Doubt the Media is Biased on Climate, This Should End Your Doubt | NewsBusters
What's more, after blogger Newberry noticed, in Rose's words, "a passing reference" to the project "in an official report," the BBC spent at least 20,000 pounds (about $33,000) to keep the public from finding out.
He reveals that, in a move orchestrated by the BBC itself and a left-wing lobby group, the British government under the Labor Party paid for BBC personnel to be taught the left-wing, pro-alarmist spin on climate issues for the specific purpose of using the "news" as propaganda.
The seminar project was run by a BBC "journalist." A single seminar, paid for by British taxpayers, cost 67,000 pounds (about $110,00).
What's more, after blogger Newberry noticed, in Rose's words, "a passing reference" to the project "in an official report," the BBC spent at least 20,000 pounds (about $33,000) to keep the public from finding out.
This was done even as internal BBC documents bragged about the massive influence the program had on the BBC's coverage of climate issues.
Go here to read David Rose's story, which includes generous quotations of BBC personnel bragging about how influential its corruption is.
Go here to read Tony Newberry's Harmless Sky blog, where he has links to PDFs of damning primary documents proving the case against the BBC and the British government.
Some here in the U.S. may say, that's Britain, not the USA; in the United States the government does not spend money to influence people's opinions. They'd be wrong about that, but this corruption influenced us here regardless. The media use each other as sources, and the BBC, very obviously, is a big player and is one of those getting used.
Next time you hear or read a journalist talking about climate change, be sure to double and triple check his information, preferably with primary sources. Otherwise, you risk being told what to think by the British government.
Been there; done that.
Getting around the law-----U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: “Redskins” is derogatory and offensive
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: “Redskins” is derogatory and offensive « Hot Air
You can imagine the toll that would take on their bottom line. Once the mark’s revoked, all of America will be free to make and sell its own Redskins merchandise without fear of being sued by the club. Great news for ‘Skins fans who are looking for cheap jerseys and sweatshirts, not so great for Dan Snyder. Does the name, or simple pride in not bowing to P.C. forces, mean so much to him that he’d forfeit the team’s merchandising revenue to keep it? (Spoiler: No.)
Denying a guy a trademark for his pork rinds doesn’t mean that the football team’s trademark is automatically invalid, but it does lend momentum to the claim filed with the PTO last year seeking to have the team’s mark revoked on grounds that it’s offensive.
You can imagine the toll that would take on their bottom line. Once the mark’s revoked, all of America will be free to make and sell its own Redskins merchandise without fear of being sued by the club. Great news for ‘Skins fans who are looking for cheap jerseys and sweatshirts, not so great for Dan Snyder. Does the name, or simple pride in not bowing to P.C. forces, mean so much to him that he’d forfeit the team’s merchandising revenue to keep it? (Spoiler: No.)Pimp sues Nike for $100m for not warning that sneakers can be a weapon
Pimp sues Nike for $100m for not warning that sneakers can be a weapon | Mail Online:
"A pimp is suing Nike for $100 million -- and says that its Air Jordan shoes failed to include a warning on them that they could be used as dangerous weapons after he used his own pair to beat a man.
Sirgiorgiro Clardy, 26, alleges Nike is partially responsible for Clardy's 100-year prison sentence for beating a man in 2012, The Oregonian reports.
Clardy, a Portland-based pimp, was wearing a pair of Jordans when he stomped on the face of a man who was attempting to leave a hotel without paying Clardy's prostitute, the paper adds. "
"A pimp is suing Nike for $100 million -- and says that its Air Jordan shoes failed to include a warning on them that they could be used as dangerous weapons after he used his own pair to beat a man. Sirgiorgiro Clardy, 26, alleges Nike is partially responsible for Clardy's 100-year prison sentence for beating a man in 2012, The Oregonian reports.
Clardy, a Portland-based pimp, was wearing a pair of Jordans when he stomped on the face of a man who was attempting to leave a hotel without paying Clardy's prostitute, the paper adds. "
The few honest, fighting the many crooks---- Senator: Ethics loophole allows free vacations for lawmakers
Senator: Ethics loophole allows free vacations for lawmakers « Watchdog.org
RICHMOND, Va. —
The author of four ethics-reform bills says a House proposal opens the way to free vacations for lawmakers.
“Travel is at the heart of what we receive, and this is like Swiss cheese,” state Sen. Chap Petersen said of the House ethics package.
The House of Delegates plan imposes a $250 limit on gifts legislators can receive from lobbyists and individuals with business before the state.
The gift cap does not include travel.
The wording of the bill leaves open the prospect of lawmakers taking paid-for vacations.
“It doesn’t go far enough in changing the culture,” he said, noting that the delegates’ plan keeps the General Assembly exempt from Freedom of Information Act provisions.
“We operate in an ethics-free environment,” said the Fairfax Democrat, who wants to end the FOIA waiver.
There’s even disagreement over who classifies as a “friend.”
RICHMOND, Va. — The author of four ethics-reform bills says a House proposal opens the way to free vacations for lawmakers.
“Travel is at the heart of what we receive, and this is like Swiss cheese,” state Sen. Chap Petersen said of the House ethics package.
The House of Delegates plan imposes a $250 limit on gifts legislators can receive from lobbyists and individuals with business before the state.
The gift cap does not include travel.
The wording of the bill leaves open the prospect of lawmakers taking paid-for vacations.
“It doesn’t go far enough in changing the culture,” he said, noting that the delegates’ plan keeps the General Assembly exempt from Freedom of Information Act provisions.
“We operate in an ethics-free environment,” said the Fairfax Democrat, who wants to end the FOIA waiver.
There’s even disagreement over who classifies as a “friend.”
Man Builds Amazing Igloo Using Frozen Milk Cartons
Man Builds Amazing Igloo Using Frozen Milk Cartons:"Daniel Gray, a New Zealander visiting Canada with his Canadian girlfriend to meet her family found a very unique way to spend some of his time during their cold December visit.
With the help of his girlfriend (Kathleen Starrie) and her family, he build the most amazing thing in their Edmonton backyard."
History for January 13 -Prison city, Real prison, Hope, Pope, American bagpipes, Flying, not Flying, Hero
History for January 13 - On-This-Day.com
North American International Auto Show begins (Jan 13-26), Cobo Center, Detroit, MI.
In 1968, Johnny Cash performed before 2,000 inmates at Folsom Prison at Folsom, CA.
Birth anniversary of Horatio Alger, Jr (1834-99).
1128 - Pope Honorius II granted a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar. He declared it to be an army of God.
1854 - Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, patented the accordion.
1957 - Wham-O began producing "Pluto Platters." This marked the true beginning of production of the flying disc.
1982 - An Air Florida 737 crashed into the capital's 14th Street Bridge after takeoff and fell into the Potomac River. 78 people were killed.
1989 - Bernhard H. Goetz was sentenced to one year in prison for possession of an unlicensed gun that he used to shoot four youths he claimed were about to rob him. He was freed the following September.
1854 - Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, patented the accordion.
1957 - Wham-O began producing "Pluto Platters." This marked the true beginning of production of the flying disc.
1982 - An Air Florida 737 crashed into the capital's 14th Street Bridge after takeoff and fell into the Potomac River. 78 people were killed.
1989 - Bernhard H. Goetz was sentenced to one year in prison for possession of an unlicensed gun that he used to shoot four youths he claimed were about to rob him. He was freed the following September.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Welfare Payouts Top $20 Per Hour In Eight States
Welfare Payouts Top $20 Per Hour In Eight States - Downtrend.com: "With all the talk about unemployment benefits and welfare, it’s important to understand just how much money we’re talking about.
In 35 states, welfare, housing assistance and other benefits pays more than a minimum wage job, according to a new study by the Cato Institute. The study also found that in 13 states, the payout is more than $15 per hour.
Of course, this study doesn’t take into account that not everyone on public assistance receives all of the programs. But if they did, their payout would be significantly higher than even a starting teacher’s salary in 11 states or a computer programmer in 3 states.
The states with the highest welfare payouts – more than $20 per hour – are Hawaii, with payments equaling $29.13 per hour, DC at $24.43 per hour, Massachusetts at $24.30 , Connecticut at $21.33, New York at $21.01 per hour, New Jersey at $20.89 per hour, Rhode Island at $20.83 per hour and Vermont at $20.36 per hour."
In 35 states, welfare, housing assistance and other benefits pays more than a minimum wage job, according to a new study by the Cato Institute. The study also found that in 13 states, the payout is more than $15 per hour.
Of course, this study doesn’t take into account that not everyone on public assistance receives all of the programs. But if they did, their payout would be significantly higher than even a starting teacher’s salary in 11 states or a computer programmer in 3 states.
The states with the highest welfare payouts – more than $20 per hour – are Hawaii, with payments equaling $29.13 per hour, DC at $24.43 per hour, Massachusetts at $24.30 , Connecticut at $21.33, New York at $21.01 per hour, New Jersey at $20.89 per hour, Rhode Island at $20.83 per hour and Vermont at $20.36 per hour."
My "friends" at DSCC want me to party... but I gotta pay..... not a surprise I guess.....
Michelle Obama is a passionate advocate for change who is never afraid to speak her mind. She’s an incredible role model -- and I can’t think of anyone who deserves a better birthday. If you support Michelle Obama, we hope you’ll take a moment to wish her happy birthday. You can even leave a personal message! Let’s get 100,000 grassroots supporters to sign her card. She’s gonna love this. Thank you, Matt Kehres DSCC Digital Director |
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Interesting that her "concern" excludes women impoverished by her president's economy-----House Democrats: Climate Change Turns Women Into Prostitutes
House Democrats: Climate Change Turns Women Into Prostitutes | Independent Journal Review:
"The Democratic party has found a new consequence of climate change: prostitution.
Rep. Barbara Lee and twelve other House Democrats issued a resolution stating that climate change can cause food and water shortages, which could lead impoverished women to turn to prostitution as a means of income:
“[I]nsecure women with limited socioeconomic resources may be vulnerable to situations such as sex work, transactional sex, and early marriage that put them at risk for HIV, STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and poor reproductive health,” it says.
"The Democratic party has found a new consequence of climate change: prostitution.Rep. Barbara Lee and twelve other House Democrats issued a resolution stating that climate change can cause food and water shortages, which could lead impoverished women to turn to prostitution as a means of income:
“[I]nsecure women with limited socioeconomic resources may be vulnerable to situations such as sex work, transactional sex, and early marriage that put them at risk for HIV, STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and poor reproductive health,” it says.
Remember. almost ALL democrats support amnesty. It just takes a few RINOs to end any sovereignty over citizenship or legal voters in our country---Website of Top House Republican Drops Opposition to Amnesty
Website of Top House Republican Drops Opposition to Amnesty | National Review Online:
"A key Republican player on immigration may be changing his tune on amnesty.
In January 2012, the “Immigration Reform” page on the official House website of Representative Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said: “In no event should we grant amnesty to those who have broken our laws and entered the country illegally. Doing so would simply invite more illegal immigration in the future.”
Throughout 2012 and much of 2013, the Virginia Republican’s House “Immigration Reform” page denounced “amnesty.” As late as April 2013, it said “we must not grant amnesty to individuals who have broken our laws.”
Now, though, this prohibition has been scrubbed from his “Immigration Reform” page. Instead, this page now talks about how “we can all agree that our nation’s immigration system is broken” "
"A key Republican player on immigration may be changing his tune on amnesty.
Throughout 2012 and much of 2013, the Virginia Republican’s House “Immigration Reform” page denounced “amnesty.” As late as April 2013, it said “we must not grant amnesty to individuals who have broken our laws.”
Now, though, this prohibition has been scrubbed from his “Immigration Reform” page. Instead, this page now talks about how “we can all agree that our nation’s immigration system is broken” "
The democrats are clear in their message-Unemployment is good for you!---------------The Progressive Solution to Joblessness: “Stop Looking!”
The Progressive Solution to Joblessness: “Stop Looking!”:
To celebrate the great news, Democrats introduced legislation to extend unemployment handouts for an additional 26 weeks.
This seems to confirm the curious notion that unemployment is one of government’s most potent weapons against a poor economy, a notion proffered by the Dean of Demented Democrats, Dr. Nancy Pelosi who said the following in 2010:
This seems to confirm the curious notion that unemployment is one of government’s most potent weapons against a poor economy, a notion proffered by the Dean of Demented Democrats, Dr. Nancy Pelosi who said the following in 2010:
Unemployment benefits are creating jobs faster than practically any other program, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said back in 2010.
Talking to reporters, Pelosi, at the time the House speaker, said about unemployment benefits:
“It injects demand into the economy,” Pelosi said, arguing that when families have money to spend it keeps the economy churning. “It creates jobs faster than almost any other initiative you can name.”
Pelosi said the aid has the “double benefit” of helping those who lost their jobs and acting as a “job creator” on the side.
“It’s impossible to think of a situation where we would have a country that would say we’re not going to have unemployment benefits,” Pelosi said.”
According to Pelosi and other scholars with thinking disabilities, extending unemployment benefits causes the jobless to ‘Stop Looking!’ which invariably drives the rate down!
Barry's "laser focus on jobs" ain't working. Never did.-----------The Broader Measure Of Unemployment: 13.1 Percent
The Broader Measure Of Unemployment: 13.1 Percent | National Review Online:
"Taking these factors under consideration, a better measurement of the health of our labor market is the U6 unemployment rate, which provides the broadest picture of the current labor situation.
According to the new BLS data, the U-6 number now stands at 13.1 percent.
It is nearly twice the official unemployment rate.
As you can see here, it has slightly declined since the onset of the recession (and it stood at 13.2 percent in November) but is still significantly higher than pre-recession range of 8 percent to 9.3 percent from 2005 to 2007."
"Taking these factors under consideration, a better measurement of the health of our labor market is the U6 unemployment rate, which provides the broadest picture of the current labor situation.According to the new BLS data, the U-6 number now stands at 13.1 percent.
It is nearly twice the official unemployment rate.
As you can see here, it has slightly declined since the onset of the recession (and it stood at 13.2 percent in November) but is still significantly higher than pre-recession range of 8 percent to 9.3 percent from 2005 to 2007."
Excellent insight into what they think. And it ain't good for us-----The Establishment Won’t Go Quietly
The Establishment Won’t Go Quietly | AgainstCronyCapitalism.org:
"The world is moving quickly.
Europe is crumbling, Ron Paul is leading in Iowa.
The SOPA fight for the future of the internet is being fought on Capitol Hill.
The National Defense Authorization Act (which authorizes the indefinite detention of US citizens without due process or a lawyer) has been passed by Congress and signed by the President.
There is a whole lot of change going on."
"Last night I was thinking about these developments and other ones I haven’t listed and it struck me that that all of the developments have a key thing in common.
"The world is moving quickly.
Europe is crumbling, Ron Paul is leading in Iowa.
The SOPA fight for the future of the internet is being fought on Capitol Hill.
The National Defense Authorization Act (which authorizes the indefinite detention of US citizens without due process or a lawyer) has been passed by Congress and signed by the President.There is a whole lot of change going on."
"Last night I was thinking about these developments and other ones I haven’t listed and it struck me that that all of the developments have a key thing in common.
They all in one way or another represent an effort at consolidation in a world in which consolidation and increased centralization makes less and less sense.
This is why the federal government has grown taking ever more power from the states and localities, and why many companies have grown and grown into huge corporate conglomerates.
Why not have a central node from which policies can be handed down to the citizenry (in the case of government) or to consumers (in the case of corporations.)
....How are governments to keep everyone in line if individual citizens can communicate with each other at almost no cost? What to do. What to do.
I know! Lets use the government to compel the market (both the market for goods and ideas) back. Let’s restrict file sharing, and institute draconian copyright laws written so broadly they apply to practically anyone on Facebook. That’ll teach the market to change on us."
Leftist and GOPers unite to keep stranglehold on power-----Randy Richardville offers up logical proposal to alter legislative term limits | MLive.com
Who cares that the people voted for and love term limits?
The liberal media and otherwise unemployable state reps want MORE!
And the "contributions" (just doubled) from unions/connected businesses will get them the needed signatures.
Screw us little people.
Right?
Tim Skubick: Randy Richardville offers up logical proposal to alter legislative term limits | MLive.com:
"Mr. Richardville’s approach amounts to an end run around the law, but with voter participation.
It’s based on the long-held belief that citizens don’t want politicians to stay in office for life, but they like their local lawmaker.
Hence the Richardville plan would allow local lawmakers to gather petition signatures just when their careers are about to end, and if they get enough names, they can run for office again, and again and again, if voters decide to send them back to this town.
“I think it’s a reasonable request,” the GOP honcho tells the MIRS news guys.
Just like the word “logical,” the term “reasonable” is another reason why this probably won’t float."
The liberal media and otherwise unemployable state reps want MORE!
And the "contributions" (just doubled) from unions/connected businesses will get them the needed signatures.
Screw us little people.
Right?
Tim Skubick: Randy Richardville offers up logical proposal to alter legislative term limits | MLive.com:"Mr. Richardville’s approach amounts to an end run around the law, but with voter participation.
It’s based on the long-held belief that citizens don’t want politicians to stay in office for life, but they like their local lawmaker.
Hence the Richardville plan would allow local lawmakers to gather petition signatures just when their careers are about to end, and if they get enough names, they can run for office again, and again and again, if voters decide to send them back to this town.
“I think it’s a reasonable request,” the GOP honcho tells the MIRS news guys.
Just like the word “logical,” the term “reasonable” is another reason why this probably won’t float."
Hey! Aren't our national nannys warning us about distracted driving?-----Infotainment: New 'battleground' for automakers escalates with 4G LTE, apps in 2014
Infotainment: New 'battleground' for automakers escalates with 4G LTE, apps in 2014 | MLive.com:
"“The level of technology is just getting crazy in these vehicles,” said Karl Brauer, Kelley Blue Book senior analyst, Tuesday from the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.
Infotainment systems and other in-vehicle technologies are an instrumental part of the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow.
But unlike the vehicles themselves, which are arguably now the best in history, automakers haven’t found the right parts to make cars seamlessly connect with smart phones and the Internet.
They’re struggles are weighing down overall quality in the auto industry, according to experts."
(yes, I did notice the "they're")
"“The level of technology is just getting crazy in these vehicles,” said Karl Brauer, Kelley Blue Book senior analyst, Tuesday from the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.Infotainment systems and other in-vehicle technologies are an instrumental part of the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow.
But unlike the vehicles themselves, which are arguably now the best in history, automakers haven’t found the right parts to make cars seamlessly connect with smart phones and the Internet.
They’re struggles are weighing down overall quality in the auto industry, according to experts."
(yes, I did notice the "they're")
Your government won't let your kid work until they're 16. No wonder they don't want to work when they're 30-----How Young Is Too Young to Start Working?
How Young Is Too Young to Start Working? | Fox News Insider
Maine’s governor is making headlines for saying child labor laws are hurting the economy.
He believes kids as young as 12 years old should be able to work.
So how young is too young to start working?
Today on The Five, Eric Bolling was in full support of allowing kids to legally work before age 16.
“In a big part of the country, kids are helping out on the farms and what not. […]
It’s about time some of the liberal East Coasters catch wind of this.”
Maine’s governor is making headlines for saying child labor laws are hurting the economy.He believes kids as young as 12 years old should be able to work.
So how young is too young to start working?
Today on The Five, Eric Bolling was in full support of allowing kids to legally work before age 16.
“In a big part of the country, kids are helping out on the farms and what not. […]
It’s about time some of the liberal East Coasters catch wind of this.”
In Obama's america "Pro-business" means "pay-to-play-business"-Crony Capitalism-------Conservatives question US Chamber's plan to spend millions to defeat Tea Party style candidates in 2014
Conservatives question US Chamber's plan to spend millions to defeat Tea Party style candidates in 2014 | Fox News:
“In 2014, the chamber will work to protect and expand a pro-business majority in the House and advance our position and our influence in the Senate,” Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue said Wednesday. “We will support candidates who want to work within the legislative process.”
“It’s people who don’t want to play,” Donohue told Fox Business, referring to last year’s budget stalemate that partially closed the federal government for 16 days and the ensuring debt-ceiling negotiations that almost resulted in the same outcome.
“The Tea Party has lots of good ideas,” Donohue said. “But those people are not helping us.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it will back “pro-business” candidates against Tea Party-styled opponents in this year’s elections, largely in response to conservative lawmakers fueling last year's partial government shutdown fight.
Donohue, in his annual State of American Business speech, didn’t single out the Tea Party specifically but said afterward the chamber’s frustrations are with the movement’s extreme faction and politicians who have linked themselves to the Tea Party.
The "perfect" public-private partnership. Union thug style-----AFSCME reports using thousands in taxpayer money to organize unions
They're so confidant no one cares, they steal tax money and funnel it into the union to steal money from unsuspecting child-care workers.
Despicable!
Yet, so predictable.
AFSCME reports using thousands in taxpayer money to organize unions - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
"Two LM-2 annual financial reports filled out by AFSCME Council 5 in 2011 and 2012 show $33,300 in taxpayer money from Ramsey County DHS — Department of Community Human Services — were categorized as an “organizing reimbursement” and apparently spent on organizing for a controversial child-care providers’ union.
“It angers me that my tax money is going to do the one thing that is going to hurt me,” said Cyndi Cunningham, an opponent of a provider union who operates her own St. Paul child-care business.
”It’s not just Ramsey County’s money, it’s my tax money. I’m paying to have somebody organize against me.”"
Despicable!
Yet, so predictable.
AFSCME reports using thousands in taxpayer money to organize unions - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.:
"Two LM-2 annual financial reports filled out by AFSCME Council 5 in 2011 and 2012 show $33,300 in taxpayer money from Ramsey County DHS — Department of Community Human Services — were categorized as an “organizing reimbursement” and apparently spent on organizing for a controversial child-care providers’ union.“It angers me that my tax money is going to do the one thing that is going to hurt me,” said Cyndi Cunningham, an opponent of a provider union who operates her own St. Paul child-care business.
”It’s not just Ramsey County’s money, it’s my tax money. I’m paying to have somebody organize against me.”"
Everyone Loves Intel's Smart Bowl
Everyone Loves Intel's Smart Bowl - Business Insider:"We've all got one:
A large bowl that sits in the kitchen or the hall or the dining room where you put all the junk you don't have any other place for: keys, mail, rubber bands, matches, batteries, take-out menus, whatever.
At CES, the big tech conference in Las Vegas, Intel unveiled a "smart bowl" that could change all that forever.
It's a wireless charging bowl:
You dump your phone, iPod, earpiece, Fitbit or any other gadget that needs a charge into it and — boom! — pick it out a while later and it's fully charged.
No more wires.
No more jacks.
No more plugs and sockets.
Your gadgets go into the bowl (probably with a bunch of other non-tech junk too) and voila!
They're charged."
Old salt, Capt. Fred, clears up the myth of the "drunken sailor".
"There have been objections that the Congress spends money like a drunken sailor and there are always the defenders of drunken sailors who say that at least they stop when they are out of money.
I would like to add to that - sailors spend their own money when they are on leave.
They borrow sparely and when they do they pay it back promptly. And they spend money on actual benefits - beer, booze, women and fellowship.
They receive an actual benefit from the expenditure of their funds - an adventure during time off.
None of those things can be said for Congress at all.
So the description is not apt.
Instead - perhaps we should start comparing Congress spending to someone else - I would suggest the Obamas on vacation."
Excellent LTE-Letters: It's time to change the auto insurance legislation in Michigan
We CAN make our states more efficient... but it takes effort.
The powers that suck the $200/month from each of us will fight like the devil they are to maintain their money and power.
This is NOT republican vs democrat.
It's entrenched insiders and the pandering politicians who listen to loudest voices.
Call your state reps tomorrow!
Letters: It's time to change the auto insurance legislation in Michigan | MLive.com
Here’s why:
The powers that suck the $200/month from each of us will fight like the devil they are to maintain their money and power.
This is NOT republican vs democrat.
It's entrenched insiders and the pandering politicians who listen to loudest voices.
Call your state reps tomorrow!
Letters: It's time to change the auto insurance legislation in Michigan | MLive.com
"There is legislation in the works to place a cap on awards for auto accidents. As it now stands, we are the only state in the union with no cap which translates to some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country. I am asking you to standup and contact your representatives and senators in support of insurance reform.
Here’s why:
• Through my experience it adds an additional $200 per year per car. If there are 1 million registered vehicles that is $200 million right off the top of the Michigan economy. I attempted to get an estimate of the number of registered vehicles through the Secretary of State phone system but no one could help me. Imagine if there were 5 million, that’s $1 billion that could be spent on food, vehicles, housing or recreation.
• My wife and I are both 63 and and live on fixed incomes. We could use an extra $400 per year. How about you?
• In a tough economy people have to make some tough choices. Do we buy food, pay rent pay mortgages or pay the highest auto insurance rates in the country? This could turn honest people into law breakers because they choose to eat.
• It is a punitive tax on law abiding citizens. If you obey the law and buy auto insurance, you get nailed extra dollars.
• Could we do with one less bureaucracy at the state level? In talking with some insurance agents they understand where I’ve coming from but big money talks and is ever present in politics today.
Typically, John Q. Public just sits idly by on the sidelines. That is why I’m asking you to make your voices heard to those who write and pass the laws. Who knows a call, letter or email could save you $200 times your number of registered vehicles.
ED O’BRIEN/Twin Lake
It's not about the poor, it's about the stupids who will vote for a free lunch----5 Ways the Liberal Obsession With Income Inequality Hurts the Poor - John Hawkins - Page 1
5 Ways the Liberal Obsession With Income Inequality Hurts the Poor - John Hawkins - Page 1:
"After the last century, it shouldn't even be controversial to assert that the more a nation focuses on income inequality, the more it hurts the poor.
After all, there have been whole societies formed around the slogan Marx popularized, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need" -- and they've universally been lousy places to be poor.
Would you rather be poor in America or Cuba, Vietnam or the old Soviet Union? "
"After the last century, it shouldn't even be controversial to assert that the more a nation focuses on income inequality, the more it hurts the poor.After all, there have been whole societies formed around the slogan Marx popularized, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need" -- and they've universally been lousy places to be poor.
Would you rather be poor in America or Cuba, Vietnam or the old Soviet Union? "
Perfect example of why we're broke-----Help city of Muskegon decide how to spend more than $1 million in urban development funds
There is no stated need.
Just a pile of "free moolah".
Jump in cuz it's govmn't money!
And the loudest, most "connected" gonna walk off with the whole lot....
Ain't america great?
Help city of Muskegon decide how to spend more than $1 million in urban development funds | MLive.com:
MUSKEGON, MI – The city of Muskegon will have more than $1 million in federal housing and urban development funds available for the next fiscal year and city officials are seeking ideas on how best to spend it.
Just a pile of "free moolah".
Jump in cuz it's govmn't money!
And the loudest, most "connected" gonna walk off with the whole lot....
Ain't america great?
Help city of Muskegon decide how to spend more than $1 million in urban development funds | MLive.com:
...The city expects to again receive about $900,000 in CDBG funds and $250,000 in HOME funds, according to Community and Neighborhood Services Director Oneata Bailey. In the past, the city simply had a “public hearing” as part of a city commission meeting but few, if any, showed up to provide ideas or even ask questions.
History for January 12 - Movers, Red Line, Dogs, Kukla!, Democrat war leader, Peace?, Republican war leader, Democrat love
History for January 12 - On-This-Day.com:
49 BC - Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River signaling a war between Rome and Gaul.
1943 - The Office of Price Administration announced that standard frankfurters/hot dogs/wieners would be replaced by 'Victory Sausages.'
1949 - "Kukla, Fran and Ollie", the Chicago-based children’s show, made its national debut on NBC-TV.
1966 - U.S. President Johnson said in his State of the Union address that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there was ended.
1973 - Yasser Arafat was re-elected as head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
1991 - The U.S. Congress passed a resolution authorizing President Bush to use military power to force Iraq out of Kuwait.
1998 - Linda Tripp provided Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's office with taped conversations between herself and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
1943 - The Office of Price Administration announced that standard frankfurters/hot dogs/wieners would be replaced by 'Victory Sausages.'
1949 - "Kukla, Fran and Ollie", the Chicago-based children’s show, made its national debut on NBC-TV.
1966 - U.S. President Johnson said in his State of the Union address that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there was ended.
1973 - Yasser Arafat was re-elected as head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
1991 - The U.S. Congress passed a resolution authorizing President Bush to use military power to force Iraq out of Kuwait.
1998 - Linda Tripp provided Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's office with taped conversations between herself and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Climateers Caught in the Vortex
Climateers Caught in the Vortex | Power Line:"The trouble is that climate change has become what philosophers call a “non-falsifiable hypothesis.”
Everything—Hurricane Sandy, warm winters, cold winters—is said to be proof of climate change."
Big Obama Donor, Accenture Paid $90M to Fix GCI ObamaCare Mess: Accenture Fined $63.7M for Defrauding US Government
Big Obama Donor, Accenture Paid $90M to Fix GCI ObamaCare Mess: Accenture Fined $63.7M for Defrauding US Government |:
"GCI, the “international” firm hired to build the ObamaCare online machine has been fired, walking away with millions, probably billions, of American taxpayer dollars.
In comes Accenture, hired by Obama to fix his mess.
Accenture has agreed to pay $63.7 million for defrauding the U.S. government. "
"GCI, the “international” firm hired to build the ObamaCare online machine has been fired, walking away with millions, probably billions, of American taxpayer dollars.In comes Accenture, hired by Obama to fix his mess.
Accenture has agreed to pay $63.7 million for defrauding the U.S. government. "
Questions you know they will not answer-----Some questions for proponents of redistribution
Some questions for proponents of redistribution | AEIdeas:
"In Don Boudreaux’s December 25 op-ed in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, he poses eight questions for proponents of redistribution (two are featured in today’s WSJ Notable and Quotable section).
Four of Don’s questions appear below, and I’ve added two of my own below his:
"In Don Boudreaux’s December 25 op-ed in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, he poses eight questions for proponents of redistribution (two are featured in today’s WSJ Notable and Quotable section).Four of Don’s questions appear below, and I’ve added two of my own below his:
1. Do you teach your children to envy what other children have?
4. You allege that great differences in incomes are psychologically harmful to poor people even if these poor people are, by historical standards, quite wealthy. So how do you explain the great demand of very poor immigrants to come to America — where these immigrants are relatively much poorer than they are in their native lands?
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