Family: New Jersey man serving 7 years for guns he owned legally Philadelphia Daily News 11/30/2010
"Sue Aitken, a trained social worker, decided to play it safe and called police, but she hung up before the 9-1-1 dispatcher could answer.
Police traced the call and showed up anyway, and found two handguns in the trunk of Brian's car.
And now Brian, her middle child, a graduate student with no prior criminal record, is serving a seven-year prison sentence for weapons charges."
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Scanning the new realities of airport security
Scanning the new realities of airport security government, unions, union - Opinion - The Orange County Register
"If you think air travel is bad now, just wait until the airport screeners unionize.
The Obama administration just decided that the Transportation Security Administration will vote on unionizing next year.
TSA Administrator John Pistole is widely expected to grant this union collective bargaining rights."
"If you think air travel is bad now, just wait until the airport screeners unionize.
The Obama administration just decided that the Transportation Security Administration will vote on unionizing next year.
TSA Administrator John Pistole is widely expected to grant this union collective bargaining rights."
Senate votes down ban on earmarks
Senate votes down ban on earmarks - The Hill's On The Money
"Eight GOP senators voted to preserve earmark spending, including Thad Cochran (Miss.), Susan Collins (Maine), James Inhofe (Okla.), Dick Lugar (Ind.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Richard Shelby (Ala.). Retiring Sen. George Voinovich (Ohio) and defeated Sen. Bob Bennett (Utah) also voted against it."
"Eight GOP senators voted to preserve earmark spending, including Thad Cochran (Miss.), Susan Collins (Maine), James Inhofe (Okla.), Dick Lugar (Ind.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Richard Shelby (Ala.). Retiring Sen. George Voinovich (Ohio) and defeated Sen. Bob Bennett (Utah) also voted against it."
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Obama Identity: A Novel (Or Is It?) | Disinformation
The Obama Identity: A Novel (Or Is It?) Disinformation
"A new satirical novel by Edward Klein and John LeBoutillier, The Obama Identity: A Novel (Or Is It?), skewers some favorite conspiracy theories with humor.
Promo clip below, followed by an excerpt:"
"A new satirical novel by Edward Klein and John LeBoutillier, The Obama Identity: A Novel (Or Is It?), skewers some favorite conspiracy theories with humor.
Promo clip below, followed by an excerpt:"
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Calif. City's ID Card Would Double as Debit Card
Calif. City's ID Card Would Double as Debit Card - FoxNews.com
"Oakland is moving forward with plans for a municipal identification card that is being touted as the first in the nation that would double as a full-fledged debit and ATM card.
The goal is to help any city residents, including illegal immigrants, who may have difficulty obtaining a state-issued ID prove their identity."
"Oakland is moving forward with plans for a municipal identification card that is being touted as the first in the nation that would double as a full-fledged debit and ATM card.
The goal is to help any city residents, including illegal immigrants, who may have difficulty obtaining a state-issued ID prove their identity."
Politically correct Portland rejected feds who saved city from terrorist attack
Politically correct Portland rejected feds who saved city from terrorist attack Washington Examiner
"In 2005, leaders in Portland, Oregon, angry at the Bush administration's conduct of the war on terror, voted not to allow city law enforcement officers to participate in a key anti-terror initiative, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
On Friday, that task force helped prevent what could have been a horrific terrorist attack in Portland.
Now city officials say they might re-think their participation in the task force -- because Barack Obama is in the White House."
This ought to be a stupid skit from Saturday Night Live.
Instead these Oregonians are effectively co-conspirators in a mass murder plot.
"In 2005, leaders in Portland, Oregon, angry at the Bush administration's conduct of the war on terror, voted not to allow city law enforcement officers to participate in a key anti-terror initiative, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
On Friday, that task force helped prevent what could have been a horrific terrorist attack in Portland.
Now city officials say they might re-think their participation in the task force -- because Barack Obama is in the White House."
This ought to be a stupid skit from Saturday Night Live.
Instead these Oregonians are effectively co-conspirators in a mass murder plot.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Give States A Way To Go Bankrupt: It’s the best option for avoiding a massive feder…
Instapundit » Blog Archive » DAVID SKEEL: Give States A Way To Go Bankrupt: It’s the best option for avoiding a massive federeral bailout…
"Although bankruptcy would be an imperfect solution to out-of-control state deficits, it’s the best option we have, at least if we want to have any chance of avoiding massive federal bailouts of state governments.”
VERY INTERESTING!
Especially if we consider the municipal debt that will sink our cities and counties.
"Although bankruptcy would be an imperfect solution to out-of-control state deficits, it’s the best option we have, at least if we want to have any chance of avoiding massive federal bailouts of state governments.”
VERY INTERESTING!
Especially if we consider the municipal debt that will sink our cities and counties.
The Immorality of Class Warfare
American Thinker: The Immorality of Class Warfare
"The ruling class has become more dependent on the wealthy and yet holds them in the same contempt in which the stagecoach riders held the French prostitute and the Apache passenger.
There is something morally repugnant about expecting rescue and salvation from the same people you demonize."
"The ruling class has become more dependent on the wealthy and yet holds them in the same contempt in which the stagecoach riders held the French prostitute and the Apache passenger.
There is something morally repugnant about expecting rescue and salvation from the same people you demonize."
Schools Buying Bigger Pension Payouts for Employees
Schools Buying Bigger Pension Payouts for Employees [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"But it’s not just rank-and-file teachers taking advantage of getting years tacked on to their pension calculation at the school’s expense.
Kentwood Public Schools bought years of service for three of its assistant superintendents in 2009, at a combined cost of about $66,500.
School records show that the district also spent $8,592 to purchase retirement credits for Superintendent Scott Palczewski.
His salary was $184,074 in 2009."
"But it’s not just rank-and-file teachers taking advantage of getting years tacked on to their pension calculation at the school’s expense.
Kentwood Public Schools bought years of service for three of its assistant superintendents in 2009, at a combined cost of about $66,500.
School records show that the district also spent $8,592 to purchase retirement credits for Superintendent Scott Palczewski.
His salary was $184,074 in 2009."
MEA Has $174.5 Million in Liabilities, $66.3 Million in Dues
MEA Has $174.5 Million in Liabilities, $66.3 Million in Dues [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The MEA made news this spring when it was reported by the Lansing State Journal that some staffers and officials got pay raises in 2009 ranging from 6.8 percent for the mailroom coordinator to 15 percent for President Iris Salters."
Jeepers, the progressives who run the MEA have spent themselves silly.
But no problem.
Just give everyone a raise and increase dues.
Who'd of guessed?
"The MEA made news this spring when it was reported by the Lansing State Journal that some staffers and officials got pay raises in 2009 ranging from 6.8 percent for the mailroom coordinator to 15 percent for President Iris Salters."
Jeepers, the progressives who run the MEA have spent themselves silly.
But no problem.
Just give everyone a raise and increase dues.
Who'd of guessed?
GM's union recovering after stock sale
GM's union recovering after stock sale - Washington Times
"Thanks to a generous share of GM stock obtained in the company's 2009 bankruptcy settlement, the United Auto Workers is well on its way to recouping the billions of dollars GM owed it — putting it far ahead of taxpayers who have recouped only about 30 percent of their investment and further still ahead of investors in the old GM who have received nothing."
"Thanks to a generous share of GM stock obtained in the company's 2009 bankruptcy settlement, the United Auto Workers is well on its way to recouping the billions of dollars GM owed it — putting it far ahead of taxpayers who have recouped only about 30 percent of their investment and further still ahead of investors in the old GM who have received nothing."
What to watch during the Michigan State-Penn State game
What to watch during the Michigan State-Penn State game freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Beaver Stadium: The last time Michigan State won at Penn State, Lyndon B. Johnson was president, we hadn’t reached the moon and Joe Paterno was not the Nittany Lions’ coach."
"Beaver Stadium: The last time Michigan State won at Penn State, Lyndon B. Johnson was president, we hadn’t reached the moon and Joe Paterno was not the Nittany Lions’ coach."
The bowl boondoggle - College Football - Rivals.com
The bowl boondoggle - College Football - Rivals.com
"Overall the Sugar Bowl spent $11.1 million in 2006 alone.
The SEC operated its 2007 Championship Game (in effect a bowl game) for just $2.1 million.
The ACC managed to pull off its 2006 title game for $1.2 million.
It’s not easy making a single, three-and-a-half-hour football game cost over $11 million; which might explain why the Sugar Bowl has an actual “committee on golf.”
Then there’s the “special committee on ladies’ entertainment” (which may or may not have anything to do with the “conference relations” tab being so high)."
Someone's livin' large.
"Overall the Sugar Bowl spent $11.1 million in 2006 alone.
The SEC operated its 2007 Championship Game (in effect a bowl game) for just $2.1 million.
The ACC managed to pull off its 2006 title game for $1.2 million.
It’s not easy making a single, three-and-a-half-hour football game cost over $11 million; which might explain why the Sugar Bowl has an actual “committee on golf.”
Then there’s the “special committee on ladies’ entertainment” (which may or may not have anything to do with the “conference relations” tab being so high)."
Someone's livin' large.
Terrorists & losers
Terrorists & losers - NYPOST.com
"First, someone who had spent some time in the West and kept his eyes open would know that packages to synagogues are apt to get more attention than those sent to most offices or private addresses.
Second, the names don't jibe with the addresses.
'Abe Cohen,' yes;
'Diego Diaz,' try again."
As idiotic as our TSA/HomelandSecurity appears to be, these morons redefine moronic.
We best remember we're winning the terrorist war not because we are brilliant but that our enemies are fools.
China and Russia are not fools.
"First, someone who had spent some time in the West and kept his eyes open would know that packages to synagogues are apt to get more attention than those sent to most offices or private addresses.
Second, the names don't jibe with the addresses.
'Abe Cohen,' yes;
'Diego Diaz,' try again."
As idiotic as our TSA/HomelandSecurity appears to be, these morons redefine moronic.
We best remember we're winning the terrorist war not because we are brilliant but that our enemies are fools.
China and Russia are not fools.
‘Issues of Culture, Ethnicity and Identity’ Raised in U.K. Rape-Gang Case
Report: ‘Issues of Culture, Ethnicity and Identity’ Raised in U.K. Rape-Gang Case : The Other McCain
“This week, the BBC reported the Derby case repeatedly on radio with barely a mention of the fact all but one of the gang members were Asian, or the fact the vast majority of the victims — 22 of the 27 mentioned in court — were white girls.”
Read this grim article but understand that the PC Brits call islamic monsters "asian".
“This week, the BBC reported the Derby case repeatedly on radio with barely a mention of the fact all but one of the gang members were Asian, or the fact the vast majority of the victims — 22 of the 27 mentioned in court — were white girls.”
Read this grim article but understand that the PC Brits call islamic monsters "asian".
Feds: Somali-born teen plotted car-bombing in Ore.
My Way News - Feds: Somali-born teen plotted car-bombing in Ore.
"Undercover agents in a sting operation arrested a Somali-born teenager just as he tried blowing up a van full of what he believed were explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, federal authorities said."
I sure hope this teen wasn't "profiled"....it would be so unfair!
"Undercover agents in a sting operation arrested a Somali-born teenager just as he tried blowing up a van full of what he believed were explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, federal authorities said."
I sure hope this teen wasn't "profiled"....it would be so unfair!
Mubarak snubs U.S. call for election monitors
Mubarak snubs U.S. call for election monitors - Washington Times
"The Egyptian government has publicly rejected U.S. demands — and President Obama's personal request — for monitors to observe Sunday's parliamentary elections"
Public rejection of Obama's "personal request" is proof that the world's leaders respect the USA more today than under Bush.....right?
You betcha!
"The Egyptian government has publicly rejected U.S. demands — and President Obama's personal request — for monitors to observe Sunday's parliamentary elections"
Public rejection of Obama's "personal request" is proof that the world's leaders respect the USA more today than under Bush.....right?
You betcha!
MTA offering service to Hogwarts? Magical Harry Potter train line appears on subway sign
MTA offering service to Hogwarts? Magical Harry Potter train line appears on subway sign
"The MTA has cut service across the five boroughs, but seems to have added one exotic destination: Hogwarts."
OK.
Cute story but the real meat is "MTA has cut service across the five buroughs..."
That's "mass transit" folks!
Run by government unions.
"Screw the customer....and we're broke too!"
"The MTA has cut service across the five boroughs, but seems to have added one exotic destination: Hogwarts."
OK.
Cute story but the real meat is "MTA has cut service across the five buroughs..."
That's "mass transit" folks!
Run by government unions.
"Screw the customer....and we're broke too!"
MICHAEL PETRELIS: “The SPLC’s new 2009 IRS 990 filing shows they have a bank account in the Cayman …
MICHAEL PETRELIS: “The SPLC’s new 2009 IRS 990 filing shows they have a bank account in the Cayman …: "The SPLC’s new 2009 IRS 990 filing shows they have a bank account in the Cayman Islands.
Now, stop for a good long minute and ask yourself what the hell is a supposed poverty-fighting Alabama-based tax exempt organization doing with such an account.
Then ponder this: how much money is in it. . . . Assets for the organization are listed at $190 million, a nice chunk of change in these economic hard times.
When was the last time this group, with almost $190 million in assets, did a damn worthwhile thing about, um, poverty?”
Well, nobody who works for them is poor. . . ."
Now, stop for a good long minute and ask yourself what the hell is a supposed poverty-fighting Alabama-based tax exempt organization doing with such an account.
Then ponder this: how much money is in it. . . . Assets for the organization are listed at $190 million, a nice chunk of change in these economic hard times.
When was the last time this group, with almost $190 million in assets, did a damn worthwhile thing about, um, poverty?”
Well, nobody who works for them is poor. . . ."
18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud
18 Former ACORN Workers Have Been Convicted or Admitted Guilt in Election Fraud - FoxNews.com: "So far this year, at least 18 former workers have admitted guilt or been convicted on varying charges of election fraud."
Only on FoxNews.
Only on FoxNews.
A Thanksgiving Message to All 57 States
"Obviously, I would have been even more impressed if the media showed some consistency on this issue."
Sarah really nails the media and their love child Barry O'Carter here.
The more I hear her and read her commentary, the more I like her.
Federal judge to no longer oversee Detroit water department
"U.S. District Judge John Feikens, who turns 93 next week and has been ill recently, began oversight of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department 33 years ago as part of a pollution lawsuit settlement.
Feikens' departure is the third major leadership loss for the department in recent months at a time when state regulators have found major pollution violations in the Detroit River caused by the city's wastewater treatment plant."
Feikens' departure is the third major leadership loss for the department in recent months at a time when state regulators have found major pollution violations in the Detroit River caused by the city's wastewater treatment plant."
Norton Shores sewer, water rates likely to rise | MLive.com
Norton Shores sewer, water rates likely to rise MLive.com
"A typical homeowner would see their quarterly combined water and sewer bill climb 18 percent, to $164.91, according to a city proposal.
If agreed upon by the city council, the hike would take effect in January."
Well, if you sign a idiotic long term contract with the devil (Muskegon Heights), what do you expect?
"A typical homeowner would see their quarterly combined water and sewer bill climb 18 percent, to $164.91, according to a city proposal.
If agreed upon by the city council, the hike would take effect in January."
Well, if you sign a idiotic long term contract with the devil (Muskegon Heights), what do you expect?
Thursday, November 25, 2010
GIVING THANKS FOR AMERICAN INGENUITY
GIVING THANKS FOR AMERICAN INGENUITY Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
"Consider the electric carving knife that so many of you will use without a second thought this Thanksgiving holiday season."
"Consider the electric carving knife that so many of you will use without a second thought this Thanksgiving holiday season."
New START, Old Whine
New START, Old Whine - Investors.com
"Then came the kicker from President Obama: "Ronald Reagan said, 'Trust but verify.' We can't verify right now.
...A nuclear arms control pact cannot be passed blindly under the rationale that 'it is in everybody's interests to work on reducing our nuclear arsenals.'
GOP senators want it made clear what New START really does, and what Moscow believes it does.
They want the detailed records of our negotiations, and as of now the president refuses to provide them.
Trusting Europe's judgment is no way to verify that post-Cold War Russia really will be constrained in the future."
"Then came the kicker from President Obama: "Ronald Reagan said, 'Trust but verify.' We can't verify right now.
...A nuclear arms control pact cannot be passed blindly under the rationale that 'it is in everybody's interests to work on reducing our nuclear arsenals.'
GOP senators want it made clear what New START really does, and what Moscow believes it does.
They want the detailed records of our negotiations, and as of now the president refuses to provide them.
Trusting Europe's judgment is no way to verify that post-Cold War Russia really will be constrained in the future."
Donkey Turkeys
Donkey Turkeys - WSJ.com
"To our mind, this passage captures the essence of left-wing 'progressives.'
Their personal fulfillment depends on the exercise of political power to control the lives of others.
That's why Americans find today's Democratic Party creepy and repellent--why they voted it out of power at the earliest opportunity."
"To our mind, this passage captures the essence of left-wing 'progressives.'
Their personal fulfillment depends on the exercise of political power to control the lives of others.
That's why Americans find today's Democratic Party creepy and repellent--why they voted it out of power at the earliest opportunity."
The Ghost of Thanksgiving Yet to Come
The Ghost of Thanksgiving Yet to Come
"He wondered what might have happened if the public had stood up while there was still time, maybe back around 2010, when all the real nonsense began.
“Maybe we wouldn’t be where we are today if we’d just said ‘enough is enough’ when we had the chance,” he thought.
Maybe so, Winston.
Maybe so."
"He wondered what might have happened if the public had stood up while there was still time, maybe back around 2010, when all the real nonsense began.
“Maybe we wouldn’t be where we are today if we’d just said ‘enough is enough’ when we had the chance,” he thought.
Maybe so, Winston.
Maybe so."
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Federal court decision establishes most of Isabella County, including northern Mount Pleasant, as 'Indian Country'
Federal court decision establishes most of Isabella County, including northern Mount Pleasant, as 'Indian Country' MLive.com
"Based on the decision, if an American Indian were cited for a traffic violation — or any law violation — in northern Mount Pleasant and other tribal properties, the tribe and not Isabella County District Court would deliver punishment."
"Based on the decision, if an American Indian were cited for a traffic violation — or any law violation — in northern Mount Pleasant and other tribal properties, the tribe and not Isabella County District Court would deliver punishment."
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