Too funny!
Too pathetic!
Friday, June 11, 2010
President demonstrates his dog-walking skills
Too funny!
Too pathetic!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
US Liquidity Crisis Coming in 2 Years
Mad Money's Jim Cramer: Senator Coburn: US Liquidity Crisis Coming in 2 Years – Unless… - CNBC
"Cramer is worried that the US could be in a tough position when all of the short-term debt it has been selling to finance its budget comes due in one, two or three years, and the country is forced to refinance at much higher rates."
"Cramer is worried that the US could be in a tough position when all of the short-term debt it has been selling to finance its budget comes due in one, two or three years, and the country is forced to refinance at much higher rates."
Were You Fooled By The Biggest Hoax Ever
Irish Examiner USA: Were You Fooled By The Biggest Hoax Ever - Global Warming?
"Being taken for a fool was never an easy thing to admit and when it came to the biggest, most expensive hoax ever committed on modern man, even the brightest people were taken in, especially if they were of a liberal mindset."
"Being taken for a fool was never an easy thing to admit and when it came to the biggest, most expensive hoax ever committed on modern man, even the brightest people were taken in, especially if they were of a liberal mindset."
SOLD OUT OF HAYEK
SOLD OUT OF HAYEK:
“I just got off the phone with Stephanie Hlywak of the U. of Chicago Press and it’s official — the U. of Chicago Press is SOLD OUT of copies of Friedrich Hayek’s classic The Road to Serfdom after selling over 13,000 copies in less than 24 hours, after the broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show on Hayek and his timeless book.”"
I have mine.
Read it too.
Thanks Cal!
“I just got off the phone with Stephanie Hlywak of the U. of Chicago Press and it’s official — the U. of Chicago Press is SOLD OUT of copies of Friedrich Hayek’s classic The Road to Serfdom after selling over 13,000 copies in less than 24 hours, after the broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show on Hayek and his timeless book.”"
I have mine.
Read it too.
Thanks Cal!
Obama's federal spending doubletalk
Obama's federal spending doubletalk Washington Examiner
' Well, pardon us, please, for being the skunk at the party, but why should anybody take seriously any of these White House PR campaigns to make Obama look responsible on the spending issue?
After all, in less than two years in the Oval Office, Obama had added more than $4 trillion to scheduled federal spending, driven the annual budget deficit from $467 billion in 2008 to nearly $1.6 trillion in 2010, and pushed the national debt from $10.6 trillion to more than $13 trillion."
' Well, pardon us, please, for being the skunk at the party, but why should anybody take seriously any of these White House PR campaigns to make Obama look responsible on the spending issue?
After all, in less than two years in the Oval Office, Obama had added more than $4 trillion to scheduled federal spending, driven the annual budget deficit from $467 billion in 2008 to nearly $1.6 trillion in 2010, and pushed the national debt from $10.6 trillion to more than $13 trillion."
Debt Spreading 'Like a Cancer'
Debt Spreading 'Like a Cancer': Black Swan Author - CNBC
"The economic situation today is drastically worse than a couple years ago, and the euro is doomed as a concept, Nassim Taleb, professor and author of the bestselling book 'The Black Swan,' told CNBC on Thursday.
'We had less debt cumulatively (two years ago), and more people employed.
Today, we have more risk in the system, and a smaller tax base,' Taleb said.
'Banks balance sheets are just as bad as they were' two years ago when the crisis began and 'the quality of the risks hasn't improved,' he added."
"The economic situation today is drastically worse than a couple years ago, and the euro is doomed as a concept, Nassim Taleb, professor and author of the bestselling book 'The Black Swan,' told CNBC on Thursday.
'We had less debt cumulatively (two years ago), and more people employed.
Today, we have more risk in the system, and a smaller tax base,' Taleb said.
'Banks balance sheets are just as bad as they were' two years ago when the crisis began and 'the quality of the risks hasn't improved,' he added."
G.M. Proposes Leaving a Car’s Popular Nickname in the Dust
G.M. Proposes Leaving a Car’s Popular Nickname in the Dust - NYTimes.com
"And one way to present a consistent brand message, the memo suggested, is to stop saying “Chevy,” though the word is one of the world’s best-known, longest-lived product nicknames.
“We’d ask that whether you’re talking to a dealer, reviewing dealer advertising, or speaking with friends and family, that you communicate our brand as Chevrolet moving forward,”"
Government Motors?
"And one way to present a consistent brand message, the memo suggested, is to stop saying “Chevy,” though the word is one of the world’s best-known, longest-lived product nicknames.
“We’d ask that whether you’re talking to a dealer, reviewing dealer advertising, or speaking with friends and family, that you communicate our brand as Chevrolet moving forward,”"
Government Motors?
Dems may raid funds to pay teachers
Dems may raid funds to pay teachers - David Rogers - POLITICO.com
"Crossing a line they had hoped to avoid, Democrats are now actively discussing budget options that would mean going back into last year’s Recovery Act and redirecting billions in unspent stimulus funds to more pressing needs, such as averting threatened layoffs of public school teachers next fall."
"Crossing a line they had hoped to avoid, Democrats are now actively discussing budget options that would mean going back into last year’s Recovery Act and redirecting billions in unspent stimulus funds to more pressing needs, such as averting threatened layoffs of public school teachers next fall."
Michigan ranked 5th nationwide in foreclosures for May
Michigan ranked 5th nationwide in foreclosures for May Detroit Free Press
"Michigan's foreclosure rate continued to outpace the national rate in May."
"Michigan's foreclosure rate continued to outpace the national rate in May."
8 Reasons College Tuition Is the Next Bubble to Burst
8 Reasons College Tuition Is the Next Bubble to Burst Naked Law by Avvo.com
"Here are 8 reasons to believe we’re in the middle of a college tuition bubble (that’s about to burst).
1) Tuition is, and has been, increasing at double the rate of inflation"
"Here are 8 reasons to believe we’re in the middle of a college tuition bubble (that’s about to burst).
1) Tuition is, and has been, increasing at double the rate of inflation"
American Thinker: America's Predicament
American Thinker: America's Predicament
"America's public debt recently exceeded 13 trillion. This is more than 90 percent of the country's GDP.
Public debts of more than 60 percent of GDP are considered unhealthy. Public debts above 90 percent of GDP cause severe disruptions in the country's financial framework and the economy at large.
According to the Obama administration America's public debt will exceed 100 percent of GDP in the next fiscal year.
History shows that most countries whose debt exceeds this mark are rarely able to control it.
This level of indebtedness usually leads to currency debasement."
"America's public debt recently exceeded 13 trillion. This is more than 90 percent of the country's GDP.
Public debts of more than 60 percent of GDP are considered unhealthy. Public debts above 90 percent of GDP cause severe disruptions in the country's financial framework and the economy at large.
According to the Obama administration America's public debt will exceed 100 percent of GDP in the next fiscal year.
History shows that most countries whose debt exceeds this mark are rarely able to control it.
This level of indebtedness usually leads to currency debasement."
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Headline of the Day: Public Sector Union Edition
Headline of the Day: Public Sector Union Edition - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine
"'Metrobus driver that punched McGruff the crime dog rehired'
That headline from today's Washington Examiner says a lot about the sorry state of public sector unionism in America.
From the story:
A Metrobus driver fired after a deadly crash into a taxi and another canned for slugging a cop dressed as McGruff the Crime Dog are back at Metro, The Washington Examiner has learned.
Both men won their jobs back plus months of retroactive pay, the result of an arbitration decision between the bus drivers union and the transit agency.
One driver is getting paid to sit at home while the agency determines where to place him.
The other is expected to return to driving a Metrobus later this month.
'Neither of these incidents should have ever happened,' Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said.
The agency stands behind its decisions to fire the drivers, but Farbstein said Metro does not believe it has legal grounds to overturn the arbitrators' rulings.
Steven Greenhut explained how public servants became our masters in Reason's February issue."
"'Metrobus driver that punched McGruff the crime dog rehired'
That headline from today's Washington Examiner says a lot about the sorry state of public sector unionism in America.
From the story:
A Metrobus driver fired after a deadly crash into a taxi and another canned for slugging a cop dressed as McGruff the Crime Dog are back at Metro, The Washington Examiner has learned.
Both men won their jobs back plus months of retroactive pay, the result of an arbitration decision between the bus drivers union and the transit agency.
One driver is getting paid to sit at home while the agency determines where to place him.
The other is expected to return to driving a Metrobus later this month.
'Neither of these incidents should have ever happened,' Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said.
The agency stands behind its decisions to fire the drivers, but Farbstein said Metro does not believe it has legal grounds to overturn the arbitrators' rulings.
Steven Greenhut explained how public servants became our masters in Reason's February issue."
Stop the Federal Spending Spree
"In 2000, the federal government spent $1.8 trillion while debt held by the public stood at $3.4 trillion.
A mere decade later, the federal government is on pace to spend $3.7 trillion while publicly held debt is approaching $10 trillion."
This is during a decade of very low inflation and huge tax revenue increases to the government!
US to unveil Palestinian aid package: Obama
US to unveil Palestinian aid package: Obama
"President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States was to unveil a 400-million-dollar civilian aid package for the Palestinians, as he called the situation in the Gaza Strip 'unsustainable.'"
No problems dude.
The Obama stash in bottomless!
"President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States was to unveil a 400-million-dollar civilian aid package for the Palestinians, as he called the situation in the Gaza Strip 'unsustainable.'"
No problems dude.
The Obama stash in bottomless!
"More evidence that it's unions vs. everyone else
"Last week, the consistently liberal/Democratic-leaning editorial page of the Washington Post explained and then lamented how public employee union power had brought ruin to wealthy Montgomery County, Maryland.
Now the influential Politico web site is saying bipartisan fear of these unions has become a national trend.
...pitched battles over wages and pensions are being waged from Sacramento to Springfield to New York City and the conflict is marked by its bipartisan tone, with public employee unions emerging as an intransigent public enemy number one in cities and state capitals across the country.
The article features Arnold talking tough. California ...
... remains ground zero for pension fights,"
The Underfunded Schools Myth
Hello Michigan: Analysis: The Underfunded Schools Myth
"A common claim by Michigan's public school establishment and its political allies is that, despite spending $20 billion annually on education, our schools are 'underfunded.'
Comparisons to other states and to historical funding levels show that the claim is unsubstantiated and misleading."
"A common claim by Michigan's public school establishment and its political allies is that, despite spending $20 billion annually on education, our schools are 'underfunded.'
Comparisons to other states and to historical funding levels show that the claim is unsubstantiated and misleading."
New post at Muskegon Tazpayers Alliance
Democrat county clerk Nancy Waters instantly ignores a citizen request.
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/2010/06/county-clerk-ignores-plea-for-more.html
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/2010/06/county-clerk-ignores-plea-for-more.html
FTC floats Drudge tax
"In other words, government policy would encourage a tax on websites like the Drudge Report, a must-read source for the news links of the day, so that the agency can redistribute the funds collected to various newspapers."
Random Thoughts on the Passing Scene
RealClearPolitics - Random Thoughts on the Passing Scene
"Even though some people say we are living in a 'knowledge economy,' we are living in a political atmosphere in which ignorance has more power than ever.
Washington politicians who have never run any business are telling all kinds of businesses - from automobile companies and banks to hospitals and insurance companies - how they have to run their businesses.
This is the golden age of ignorance in power."
"Even though some people say we are living in a 'knowledge economy,' we are living in a political atmosphere in which ignorance has more power than ever.
Washington politicians who have never run any business are telling all kinds of businesses - from automobile companies and banks to hospitals and insurance companies - how they have to run their businesses.
This is the golden age of ignorance in power."
The More We Learn, The Worse It Gets
The More We Learn, The Worse It Gets ObamaCare Watch
"This week, we learned that the Obama administration is orchestrating a $125 million propaganda campaign to sell the recently enacted health-care law to the public.
That effort will be funded by labor unions and other groups from the Democratic political orbit.
It comes on top of the misleading government mailer sent to the nation’s seniors, at the expense of taxpayers, touting the supposed benefits of ObamaCare for the elderly.
On Tuesday, the president himself will join the fray again to make the sales pitch, this time promoting the colossal waste of taxpayer money associated with $250 per senior bribes to be issued this summer and fall."
"This week, we learned that the Obama administration is orchestrating a $125 million propaganda campaign to sell the recently enacted health-care law to the public.
That effort will be funded by labor unions and other groups from the Democratic political orbit.
It comes on top of the misleading government mailer sent to the nation’s seniors, at the expense of taxpayers, touting the supposed benefits of ObamaCare for the elderly.
On Tuesday, the president himself will join the fray again to make the sales pitch, this time promoting the colossal waste of taxpayer money associated with $250 per senior bribes to be issued this summer and fall."
The EPA’s reckless endangerment | NetRight Daily
The EPA’s reckless endangerment NetRight Daily: "This week, the Senate is expected to vote on S.J. Res. 26, Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) carbon dioxide endangerment finding that was infamously issued on December 7th, 2009."
What's the matter with Michigan?
"Tentative conclusion: rich liberals may be able to afford Obamastimulus and Obamacare, but voters with modest incomes don’t think they can."
US Financial Crisis: Ambac Warns of Default as Bondholders Organize
US Financial Crisis: Ambac Warns of Default as Bondholders Organize - CNBC
"Ambac Financial Group, the bond insurer whose toxic assets were seized by Wisconsin state regulators in March, said it could default on its loan obligations and was still considering filing a prepackaged bankruptcy."
"Ambac Financial Group, the bond insurer whose toxic assets were seized by Wisconsin state regulators in March, said it could default on its loan obligations and was still considering filing a prepackaged bankruptcy."
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Taxpayers can't sustain generous benefits for education employees
Editorial: Taxpayers can't sustain generous benefits for education employees The Detroit News
"A Detroit News survey of Metro Detroit school districts reveals that many have contracts in which teachers pay absolutely nothing for their health care -- in contrast with private sector workers who have faced increasing co-pays and deductibles.
Teachers union officials have responded that teachers have traded pay hikes for benefits.
But Michigan teachers remain relatively highly paid compared to their peers in other states while residents' income has been declining."
"A Detroit News survey of Metro Detroit school districts reveals that many have contracts in which teachers pay absolutely nothing for their health care -- in contrast with private sector workers who have faced increasing co-pays and deductibles.
Teachers union officials have responded that teachers have traded pay hikes for benefits.
But Michigan teachers remain relatively highly paid compared to their peers in other states while residents' income has been declining."
Gulf Oil Spill Makes Alberta Tar Sands Look Good
"For example, BP is going to develop an Alberta oil sands (really tar sands) project that has 10 times the reserves as BP was drilling for with the Deepwater Horizon.
No worry a blow-out."
SpotCrime - Know Your Neighborhood
SpotCrime - Know Your Neighborhood
I can't say if this is accurate but it sure is interesting.
I've followed it for a month and it seems to be accurate.
I can't say if this is accurate but it sure is interesting.
I've followed it for a month and it seems to be accurate.
A Tale of Two Counties
A Tale of Two Counties [Mackinac Center]
"The Post calls attention to the association between collective bargaining and spendthrift public officials."
"The Post calls attention to the association between collective bargaining and spendthrift public officials."
QUIZ: Who said it — Democratic leaders or Communist Party USA?
"TAKE THE QUIZ — Which quotes come from Democrats, and which from CPUSA?"
Fact-Checking Gov. Granholm's Economic Diversity Claims about Michigan's economy
Mackinac Policy Conference: Fact-Checking Gov. Granholm's Economic Diversity Claims About Michigan's ... [Mackinac Center]
"The 919 MEDC projects over the eight years of the governor's tenure represents only a fraction one year's worth of business creation."
"The 919 MEDC projects over the eight years of the governor's tenure represents only a fraction one year's worth of business creation."
Arthur Laffer: Tax Hikes and the 2011 Economic Collapse
Arthur Laffer: Tax Hikes and the 2011 Economic Collapse - WSJ.com
"It shouldn't surprise anyone that the nine states without an income tax are growing far faster and attracting more people than are the nine states with the highest income tax rates.
People and businesses change the location of income based on incentives."
"It shouldn't surprise anyone that the nine states without an income tax are growing far faster and attracting more people than are the nine states with the highest income tax rates.
People and businesses change the location of income based on incentives."
Spill reveals Obama's lack of executive experience
Spill reveals Obama's lack of executive experience Washington Examiner
"Seven months later, after receiving the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama talked with CNN's Anderson Cooper.
At the time, the news was dominated by Hurricane Gustav, which was headed toward New Orleans and threatening to become a Katrina-like disaster.
'Some of your Republican critics have said you don't have the experience to handle a situation like this,' Cooper said to Obama.
'They in fact have said that Governor Palin has more executive experience. ...'
'Governor Palin's town of Wasilla has, I think, 50 employees,' Obama answered.
'We have got 2,500 in this campaign.
I think their budget is maybe $12 million a year.
You know, we have a budget of about three times that just for the month.
So, I think that our ability to manage large systems and to execute, I think, has been made clear over the last couple of years.'"
The man is a fool!
"Seven months later, after receiving the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama talked with CNN's Anderson Cooper.
At the time, the news was dominated by Hurricane Gustav, which was headed toward New Orleans and threatening to become a Katrina-like disaster.
'Some of your Republican critics have said you don't have the experience to handle a situation like this,' Cooper said to Obama.
'They in fact have said that Governor Palin has more executive experience. ...'
'Governor Palin's town of Wasilla has, I think, 50 employees,' Obama answered.
'We have got 2,500 in this campaign.
I think their budget is maybe $12 million a year.
You know, we have a budget of about three times that just for the month.
So, I think that our ability to manage large systems and to execute, I think, has been made clear over the last couple of years.'"
The man is a fool!
DIY Projects for Soon-to-Be Banned Plastic Bags
DIY Projects for Soon-to-Be Banned Plastic Bags - Popularmechanics.com
"In its latest environmentally friendly legislative move, California is planning on banning single-use plastic bags from its grocery stores."
The nanny state will take away EVERYTHING we use.......it's to save the earth.......right?
"In its latest environmentally friendly legislative move, California is planning on banning single-use plastic bags from its grocery stores."
The nanny state will take away EVERYTHING we use.......it's to save the earth.......right?
Cal Thomas column on Helen Thomas spiked
Cal Thomas column on Helen Thomas spiked No Silence Here knoxnews.com
"Cal Thomas column on Helen Thomas spiked
Below is the original Thomas column moved yesterday for release today.
About an hour later, the column was pulled with only this explanation from Tribune Media Services: This story has been deleted by the news provider.
The column, nonetheless, made it into at least one newspaper.
UPDATE: And the Washington Examiner.
And here are some others."
"Cal Thomas column on Helen Thomas spiked
Below is the original Thomas column moved yesterday for release today.
About an hour later, the column was pulled with only this explanation from Tribune Media Services: This story has been deleted by the news provider.
The column, nonetheless, made it into at least one newspaper.
UPDATE: And the Washington Examiner.
And here are some others."
British Defense Researchers Create Invisible Tank
British Defense Researchers Create Invisible Tank - Science News
"London's Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and Sun all report on tests conducted by the Ministry of Defence last week in which a tank rolled across a field, completely invisible to observers standing at a certain point.
'This technology is incredible,' an unnamed soldier was quoted by the Daily Mail and Sun.
'If I hadn't been present I wouldn't have believed it. I looked across the fields and just saw grass and trees — but in reality I was staring down the barrel of a tank gun.'"
"London's Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and Sun all report on tests conducted by the Ministry of Defence last week in which a tank rolled across a field, completely invisible to observers standing at a certain point.
'This technology is incredible,' an unnamed soldier was quoted by the Daily Mail and Sun.
'If I hadn't been present I wouldn't have believed it. I looked across the fields and just saw grass and trees — but in reality I was staring down the barrel of a tank gun.'"
Monday, June 07, 2010
Auctions for Overbooking
Auctions for Overbooking - WSJ.com
"The Department of Transportation, in its infinite wisdom, has announced new rules for airlines to compensate passengers who are involuntarily bumped from an oversold flight.
We have a better idea—or, more precisely, the late economist Julian Simon had one 30 years ago."
"The Department of Transportation, in its infinite wisdom, has announced new rules for airlines to compensate passengers who are involuntarily bumped from an oversold flight.
We have a better idea—or, more precisely, the late economist Julian Simon had one 30 years ago."
Bloody-Minded Union
Bloody-Minded Union - IBD - Investors.com
"Big Labor: Is there any low to which the SEIU won't stoop?
Now it's interrupting blood donations in a strike against the American Red Cross.
The Boy Scouts and Baptist churches are also on unions' enemies list."
"Big Labor: Is there any low to which the SEIU won't stoop?
Now it's interrupting blood donations in a strike against the American Red Cross.
The Boy Scouts and Baptist churches are also on unions' enemies list."
As the Sun Awakens, NASA Keeps a Wary Eye on Space Weather
As the Sun Awakens, NASA Keeps a Wary Eye on Space Weather - NASA Science
The sun is waking up from a deep slumber, and in the next few years we expect to see much higher levels of solar activity.
At the same time, our technological society has developed an unprecedented sensitivity to solar storms.
The intersection of these two issues is what we're getting together to discuss.'"
The sun is waking up from a deep slumber, and in the next few years we expect to see much higher levels of solar activity.
At the same time, our technological society has developed an unprecedented sensitivity to solar storms.
The intersection of these two issues is what we're getting together to discuss.'"
PBS' brand of 'civility'
PBS' brand of 'civility' - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"PBS station managers made a big push last year to drive any trace of 'sectarian' Christianity out of the taxpayer-funded broadcasting system, banning any church services or religious lectures that appeared on a handful of stations.
They ultimately compromised and banned any new church programming.
But on at least one program, PBS sounds like it's declaring war on Christianity, including smears on Christianity that are not based on reality."
"PBS station managers made a big push last year to drive any trace of 'sectarian' Christianity out of the taxpayer-funded broadcasting system, banning any church services or religious lectures that appeared on a handful of stations.
They ultimately compromised and banned any new church programming.
But on at least one program, PBS sounds like it's declaring war on Christianity, including smears on Christianity that are not based on reality."
Chef In Gay Extort Bust
Chef In Gay Extort Bust - June 7, 2010
"Upon flying back to Detroit and conferring with his spouse, the man contacted the FBI about the shakedown plot. While claiming not to recall any 'homosexual liaison' in his hotel room, the man told investigators that he 'felt woozy and unclear' the morning after the purported encounter.
He also reported that his $20,000 Rolex was missing, along with a credit card and $200 in cash."
This is scary!
"Upon flying back to Detroit and conferring with his spouse, the man contacted the FBI about the shakedown plot. While claiming not to recall any 'homosexual liaison' in his hotel room, the man told investigators that he 'felt woozy and unclear' the morning after the purported encounter.
He also reported that his $20,000 Rolex was missing, along with a credit card and $200 in cash."
This is scary!
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Mosque at Ground Zero: Takbir!
Atlas Shrugs: Mosque at Ground Zero: Takbir!
"Here is CNN's piece on the offensive mosque at Ground Zero.
It is certainly more balanced than the interview I did with them on TV earlier this morning.
The interviewer was very hostile (shocka) and argumentative towards my position, while lobbing nerf balls to the disinformationalist Muslim journalist hurling Geller ad hominem attacks."
"Here is CNN's piece on the offensive mosque at Ground Zero.
It is certainly more balanced than the interview I did with them on TV earlier this morning.
The interviewer was very hostile (shocka) and argumentative towards my position, while lobbing nerf balls to the disinformationalist Muslim journalist hurling Geller ad hominem attacks."
22 Problems With The Senate's Illegal Immigration Bill
22 Problems With The Senate's Illegal Immigration Bill - Right Wing News (Conservative News and Views)
Read what the democrats are planning for America!
Read what the democrats are planning for America!
DNC, Obama Now Astroturfing Talk Radio
DNC, Obama Now Astroturfing Talk Radio - Big Journalism
"The shameless media manipulators at the DNC have a new campaign designed to promote Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court.
As with previous campaigns, the “Kagan for Justice Action Center” is run via a special website set up by Organizing for America.
It encourages people to write letters to the editors of newspapers nationwide
(And we can presume that, as before, local newspapers will publish DNC talking points without realizing it).
What’s new is that the DNC is now branching out to Astroturf talk radio as well.
Here’s how the page looks on their website:"
"The shameless media manipulators at the DNC have a new campaign designed to promote Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court.
As with previous campaigns, the “Kagan for Justice Action Center” is run via a special website set up by Organizing for America.
It encourages people to write letters to the editors of newspapers nationwide
(And we can presume that, as before, local newspapers will publish DNC talking points without realizing it).
What’s new is that the DNC is now branching out to Astroturf talk radio as well.
Here’s how the page looks on their website:"
FTC floats Drudge tax
EDITORIAL: FTC floats Drudge tax - Washington Times
"In other words, government policy would encourage a tax on websites like the Drudge Report, a must-read source for the news links of the day, so that the agency can redistribute the funds collected to various newspapers."
"In other words, government policy would encourage a tax on websites like the Drudge Report, a must-read source for the news links of the day, so that the agency can redistribute the funds collected to various newspapers."
U.S.’s $13 Trillion Debt Poised to Overtake GDP
U.S.’s $13 Trillion Debt Poised to Overtake GDP: Chart of Day - Bloomberg.com
"President Barack Obama is poised to increase the U.S. debt to a level that exceeds the value of the nation’s annual economic output, a step toward what Bill Gross called a “debt super cycle.”"
"President Barack Obama is poised to increase the U.S. debt to a level that exceeds the value of the nation’s annual economic output, a step toward what Bill Gross called a “debt super cycle.”"
Only through unfairness can fairness be achieved!
Only through unfairness can fairness be achieved!
"Only through unfairness can fairness be achieved!
I'm noticing a very peculiar trend in restrooms lately.
In government buildings, I am seeing floor after floor in which there are two types of restrooms, labeled thusly:
Women's Restroom
and
Unisex Restroom
While it's not the biggest deal in the world, I find myself having no other choice than to use the unisex restroom, but I wondered why women would have restrooms which no one else is allowed to use.
Is this some sort of twisted implementation of 'potty parity'?
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held hearings Wednesday on the 'Potty Parity Act,' a bill that seeks to address the unequal number of restroom facilities for women in federal buildings by requiring at least a 1-to-1 ratio for toilets, including urinals, in women's and men's restrooms.
Obviously the elimination of men's rooms (by simply converting them to 'unisex') achieves such parity without much expense, because it allows women to use 100% of the toilets, while forbidding men from using half of them.
Unless men object, women are thus over-enabled, and the 'problem' is solved."
"Only through unfairness can fairness be achieved!
I'm noticing a very peculiar trend in restrooms lately.
In government buildings, I am seeing floor after floor in which there are two types of restrooms, labeled thusly:
Women's Restroom
and
Unisex Restroom
While it's not the biggest deal in the world, I find myself having no other choice than to use the unisex restroom, but I wondered why women would have restrooms which no one else is allowed to use.
Is this some sort of twisted implementation of 'potty parity'?
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held hearings Wednesday on the 'Potty Parity Act,' a bill that seeks to address the unequal number of restroom facilities for women in federal buildings by requiring at least a 1-to-1 ratio for toilets, including urinals, in women's and men's restrooms.
Obviously the elimination of men's rooms (by simply converting them to 'unisex') achieves such parity without much expense, because it allows women to use 100% of the toilets, while forbidding men from using half of them.
Unless men object, women are thus over-enabled, and the 'problem' is solved."
Employee Records Hard to Come by at Mysterious State Child Care Agency
Employee Records Hard to Come by at Mysterious State Child Care Agency [Mackinac Center]
"The Michigan Home Based Child Care Council (MHBCCC), a controversial government agency that the legislature attempted to defund but was kept alive by the Michigan Department of Human Services, said in a June 2 letter it doesn't have a job description for its $80,000 executive director position and doesn't track the hours of its top executive.
But once contacted by Michigan Capitol Confidential, MHBCCC Executive Director D. Elizabeth Jordan stated Saturday in an e-mail the agency would provide a job description. Jordan's e-mail said there were no time sheets.
The government agency replied to a Freedom Of Information Act request by the Mackinac Center For Public Policy in a June 2 letter.
It stated:
'Executive Director Time Sheets or other records which demonstrate hours spent on the job on MHBCCC-related business and which explain the fulfillment of the aforementioned job description and requirements.
Please be advised that no such documents exist.'
Jordan signed the June 2 letter that stated there were no documents on her job.
Jordan's salary is $80,000 a year."
"The Michigan Home Based Child Care Council (MHBCCC), a controversial government agency that the legislature attempted to defund but was kept alive by the Michigan Department of Human Services, said in a June 2 letter it doesn't have a job description for its $80,000 executive director position and doesn't track the hours of its top executive.
But once contacted by Michigan Capitol Confidential, MHBCCC Executive Director D. Elizabeth Jordan stated Saturday in an e-mail the agency would provide a job description. Jordan's e-mail said there were no time sheets.
The government agency replied to a Freedom Of Information Act request by the Mackinac Center For Public Policy in a June 2 letter.
It stated:
'Executive Director Time Sheets or other records which demonstrate hours spent on the job on MHBCCC-related business and which explain the fulfillment of the aforementioned job description and requirements.
Please be advised that no such documents exist.'
Jordan signed the June 2 letter that stated there were no documents on her job.
Jordan's salary is $80,000 a year."
Mackinac ideas deserve aggressive action | detnews.com | The Detroit News
Mackinac ideas deserve aggressive action detnews.com
"For decades, Detroit has devolved into the poster child for all the failures of the entitlement world first envisioned by the Great Cities concept of President Lyndon Johnson.
For two decades, the Detroit Chamber of Commerce leadership conference has become the poster child for well meaning discussion of important issues, but no significant progress.
But now, in a span of just three hours, all of that has a chance to change"
"For decades, Detroit has devolved into the poster child for all the failures of the entitlement world first envisioned by the Great Cities concept of President Lyndon Johnson.
For two decades, the Detroit Chamber of Commerce leadership conference has become the poster child for well meaning discussion of important issues, but no significant progress.
But now, in a span of just three hours, all of that has a chance to change"
O.C. loses fight to keep pension data secretunty Register
O.C. loses fight to keep pension data secret - OC Watchdog : The Orange County Register
"We won!
The Orange County Employees Retirement System must hand over the the names and yearly pension amounts of retirees collecting at least $100,000, a judge has ruled.
"We won!
The Orange County Employees Retirement System must hand over the the names and yearly pension amounts of retirees collecting at least $100,000, a judge has ruled.
Glenn Reynolds: Higher education's bubble is about to burst | Washington Examiner
Glenn Reynolds: Higher education's bubble is about to burst Washington Examiner: "the amount families pay for college has skyrocketed 439 percent since 1982. ... Normal supply and demand can't begin to explain cost increases of this magnitude.'"
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Sweden to boycott Israeli cargo
Sweden to boycott Israeli cargo
"Swedish dockworkers are set to launch a week-long boycott of Israeli ships and goods to protest Monday's takeover of a Gaza-destined aid flotilla, a union spokesman said Saturday."
"Swedish dockworkers are set to launch a week-long boycott of Israeli ships and goods to protest Monday's takeover of a Gaza-destined aid flotilla, a union spokesman said Saturday."
Busted
Busted - John J. Miller - The Corner on National Review Online
"Since the fall of the Soviet Union, statues of Joseph Stalin have been torn down all over Europe and even in the former Soviet Union itself.
The world is closer than ever before to a consensus on the evils of communism and Stalin's primary role in the worst crimes of the last century.
And yet a statue of Stalin is included in the National D-Day Memorial, to be dedicated in Bedford, Virginia, this Sunday, June 6."
"Since the fall of the Soviet Union, statues of Joseph Stalin have been torn down all over Europe and even in the former Soviet Union itself.
The world is closer than ever before to a consensus on the evils of communism and Stalin's primary role in the worst crimes of the last century.
And yet a statue of Stalin is included in the National D-Day Memorial, to be dedicated in Bedford, Virginia, this Sunday, June 6."
Give Peace a Chance
Give Peace a Chance - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online
"In contrast to the general directions of Helen ('Go back to Germany and Poland') Thomas, the peace-lovers aboard the Mavi Marmara were more specific:
In response to a radio transmission by the Israeli Navy warning the Gaza flotilla that they are approaching a naval blockade, passengers of the Mavi Marmara respond, 'Shut up, go back to Auschwitz' and 'We're helping Arabs go against the US, don't forget 9/11'.
Such amusing conversationalists"
"In contrast to the general directions of Helen ('Go back to Germany and Poland') Thomas, the peace-lovers aboard the Mavi Marmara were more specific:
In response to a radio transmission by the Israeli Navy warning the Gaza flotilla that they are approaching a naval blockade, passengers of the Mavi Marmara respond, 'Shut up, go back to Auschwitz' and 'We're helping Arabs go against the US, don't forget 9/11'.
Such amusing conversationalists"
SHOCKING: Report: Obama knew from the beginning that oil leak would likely last months.
SHOCKING: Report: Obama knew from the beginning that oil leak would likely last months.
“This makes all those golf outings, sports-team photo ops, and celebrity jams with Paul McCartney over the past six weeks feel extra special, doesn’t it?”
“This makes all those golf outings, sports-team photo ops, and celebrity jams with Paul McCartney over the past six weeks feel extra special, doesn’t it?”
Friday, June 04, 2010
FOXNews.com - Transgender Men Go Topless at Delaware Beach -- and Police Can't Do a Thing
FOXNews.com - Transgender Men Go Topless at Delaware Beach -- and Police Can't Do a Thing: "Rehoboth Beach in Delaware isn't a topless beach -- but a few transgender men caused a stir by treating it like one."
Congress Ponders How to Push Electric Vehicles
Congress Ponders How to Push Electric Vehicles: Scientific American
"A new bill could promote electric vehicles in five regions nationally by awarding federal funds to assist in the roll-out of plug-in cars.
Not everyone thinks this is the best way to develop the technology"
Has this EVER worked?
"A new bill could promote electric vehicles in five regions nationally by awarding federal funds to assist in the roll-out of plug-in cars.
Not everyone thinks this is the best way to develop the technology"
Has this EVER worked?
Today’s the Day-Donut disobedience!
Today’s the Day OpenMarket.org
"So how should the conscientious citizen respond to this on National Donut Day?
I say, by eating two donuts—one for himself, and one as an act of civil disobedience."
When is double steak day?
I'm in!
"So how should the conscientious citizen respond to this on National Donut Day?
I say, by eating two donuts—one for himself, and one as an act of civil disobedience."
When is double steak day?
I'm in!
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Former Marine accused of shooting cow to intimidate witness offered plea deal if he testifies against mom
Former Marine accused of shooting cow to intimidate witness offered plea deal if he testifies against mom
"All Dustin Bender has to do to have a 10-year felony charge against him dropped is testify that a cow was killed to keep its owner from testifying in a criminal sexual conduct case -- and that it was his mom's idea."
There may be mooooo...er to this story!
"All Dustin Bender has to do to have a 10-year felony charge against him dropped is testify that a cow was killed to keep its owner from testifying in a criminal sexual conduct case -- and that it was his mom's idea."
There may be mooooo...er to this story!
Half a Dozen States Are Delaying Tax Refund Checks
Half a Dozen States Are Delaying Tax Refund Checks - NYTimes.com
"Procrastination is no longer just for the taxpayers who wait until the last moment to file their tax returns.
Thanks to the economic downturn, at least a half-dozen cash-poor states are now delaying their tax refund checks."
"Procrastination is no longer just for the taxpayers who wait until the last moment to file their tax returns.
Thanks to the economic downturn, at least a half-dozen cash-poor states are now delaying their tax refund checks."
Some homeowners stop paying mortgages
NYT: Some homeowners stop paying mortgages - The New York Times
"For Alex Pemberton and Susan Reboyras, foreclosure is becoming a way of life — something they did not want but are in no hurry to get out of.
Foreclosure has allowed them to stabilize the family business.
Go to Outback occasionally for a steak. Take their gas-guzzling airboat out for the weekend.
Visit the Hard Rock Casino.
“Instead of the house dragging us down, it’s become a life raft,” said Mr. Pemberton, who stopped paying the mortgage on their house here last summer.
“It’s really been a blessing.”"
The new "amerikan" ethic.
"For Alex Pemberton and Susan Reboyras, foreclosure is becoming a way of life — something they did not want but are in no hurry to get out of.
Foreclosure has allowed them to stabilize the family business.
Go to Outback occasionally for a steak. Take their gas-guzzling airboat out for the weekend.
Visit the Hard Rock Casino.
“Instead of the house dragging us down, it’s become a life raft,” said Mr. Pemberton, who stopped paying the mortgage on their house here last summer.
“It’s really been a blessing.”"
The new "amerikan" ethic.
Red Cross strikers protesting benefit cuts; blood supply unaffected
Red Cross strikers protesting benefit cuts; blood supply unaffected (Video) - MLive.com
"Michelle Wiersma, a hospital technician walking the picket line, said she was striking because the Red Cross officials are not negotiating and took away worker's 401K retirement plans."
That's a BIG claim.
I suspect a bogus claim.
"Michelle Wiersma, a hospital technician walking the picket line, said she was striking because the Red Cross officials are not negotiating and took away worker's 401K retirement plans."
That's a BIG claim.
I suspect a bogus claim.
Public employees' pay, benefits must be reformed
Guest column: Public employees' pay, benefits must be reformed
"One key element of that plan is reforming public employee pay, benefits and pension programs.
We don’t advocate these changes because we feel public employees don’t work hard — we know they do.
But, when wage and benefit expenses are the single biggest factor driving unsustainable finances and are above the national average for state workers and more generous than the private sector, change is needed."
"One key element of that plan is reforming public employee pay, benefits and pension programs.
We don’t advocate these changes because we feel public employees don’t work hard — we know they do.
But, when wage and benefit expenses are the single biggest factor driving unsustainable finances and are above the national average for state workers and more generous than the private sector, change is needed."
Rush Limbaugh Getting Married for a Fourth Time?
Rush Limbaugh Getting Married for a Fourth Time? PopEater.com
"Conservative radio man Rush Limbaugh is taking a fourth stab at marriage with a weekend wedding to Kathryn Rogers, an events coordinator 26 years his junior, according to various reports"
"Conservative radio man Rush Limbaugh is taking a fourth stab at marriage with a weekend wedding to Kathryn Rogers, an events coordinator 26 years his junior, according to various reports"
Ayers, Dorhn helped organize 'peace' flotilla
American Thinker Blog: Ayers, Dorhn helped organize 'peace' flotilla
"Former Weather Underground leaders William Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, as well as Code Pink founder Jodie Evans, helped organize the Free Gaza Movement, which launched the six-ship flotilla from Turkey to Israel that ended in a violent clash with Israeli Defense Forces, BigGovernment.com reported."
"Former Weather Underground leaders William Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, as well as Code Pink founder Jodie Evans, helped organize the Free Gaza Movement, which launched the six-ship flotilla from Turkey to Israel that ended in a violent clash with Israeli Defense Forces, BigGovernment.com reported."
Climate alarmists on the run
EDITORIAL: Climate alarmists on the run - Washington Times
"In 1895, the New York Times suggested the Earth was headed toward a 'second glacial period' in which 'countries now basking in the fostering warmth of the tropical sun will ultimately give way to the perennial frost and snow of the polar regions.'
By 1923, the Gray Lady had decided, 'The Arctic seems to be warming up' as 'so little ice has never before been noted.'
By the 1970s, schoolchildren were indoctrinated by textbooks blaming a new ice age on man's Earth abuse"
"In 1895, the New York Times suggested the Earth was headed toward a 'second glacial period' in which 'countries now basking in the fostering warmth of the tropical sun will ultimately give way to the perennial frost and snow of the polar regions.'
By 1923, the Gray Lady had decided, 'The Arctic seems to be warming up' as 'so little ice has never before been noted.'
By the 1970s, schoolchildren were indoctrinated by textbooks blaming a new ice age on man's Earth abuse"
Union-Run Pensions Are In Dire Straits; Time For A Bailout?
Union-Run Pensions Are In Dire Straits; Time For A Bailout? - IBD - Investors.com
"A quiet battle is brewing over what might be the nation's next big bailout: private union-run multiemployer pension plans."
"A quiet battle is brewing over what might be the nation's next big bailout: private union-run multiemployer pension plans."
A Gun For Grandpa
A Gun For Grandpa - IBD - Investors.com
"Chicago is deciding whether to prosecute a great-grandfather and Korean War veteran under its handgun ban.
He refused to be a victim, and now there's one less armed thug roaming the streets.
What's the problem?"
"Chicago is deciding whether to prosecute a great-grandfather and Korean War veteran under its handgun ban.
He refused to be a victim, and now there's one less armed thug roaming the streets.
What's the problem?"
Mexico opens California office to provide ID for illegals
Mexico opens California office to provide ID for illegals Washington Examiner
"'It amazes me every time that the Mexican government has the gall to tell us what to do,' said an ICE official, who asked not to be named. 'More surprisingly is how many times we stand by and let them."
"'It amazes me every time that the Mexican government has the gall to tell us what to do,' said an ICE official, who asked not to be named. 'More surprisingly is how many times we stand by and let them."
Gay federal workers' partners to get benefits
Gay federal workers' partners to get benefits - Politics- msnbc.com
"President Barack Obama is extending child care, medical leave and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Obama on Wednesday directed federal agencies to immediately begin allowing domestic partners and their children some of the same rights available to spouses and children of employees.
That includes child-care services and subsidies, expanded family and medical leave and relocation and other benefits."
"President Barack Obama is extending child care, medical leave and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Obama on Wednesday directed federal agencies to immediately begin allowing domestic partners and their children some of the same rights available to spouses and children of employees.
That includes child-care services and subsidies, expanded family and medical leave and relocation and other benefits."
See Ragbirds at the Blue Note June 4
See Ragbirds at the Blue Note June 4 - MLive.com
"The Ragbirds, a “vegetable oil-powered infectious global groove” folk-rock band, will be appearing at the Blue Note, 760 W. Broadway in Norton Shores, June 4.
(According to a press release, the band’s new bus runs on waste vegetable oil.)
The gypsy-roots band is a change of pace for the Blue Note, which is known for hosting primarily metal, punk or hip-hop concerts. It is lead by frontwoman Erin Zindle and utilizes instruments from around the world.
The Ragbirds’ website states that “they put on a show that is designed to engage the audience on many levels — to get people thinking, listening and dancing.”
The show starts at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. No one under 21 will be admitted."
"The Ragbirds, a “vegetable oil-powered infectious global groove” folk-rock band, will be appearing at the Blue Note, 760 W. Broadway in Norton Shores, June 4.
(According to a press release, the band’s new bus runs on waste vegetable oil.)
The gypsy-roots band is a change of pace for the Blue Note, which is known for hosting primarily metal, punk or hip-hop concerts. It is lead by frontwoman Erin Zindle and utilizes instruments from around the world.
The Ragbirds’ website states that “they put on a show that is designed to engage the audience on many levels — to get people thinking, listening and dancing.”
The show starts at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. No one under 21 will be admitted."
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Don't be fooled by Obama's 'incompetence'
American Thinker Blog: Don't be fooled by Obama's 'incompetence'
It is a tremendous mistake to think that the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will help convince Americans of Barack Obama's incompetence. Obama's true agenda is so insidious that even his inability to handle a crisis serves his greater strategy.
And that strategy has a name: it is the Cloward-Piven Strategy. Named for the two Leftist sociology professors who formulated it, its purpose is to bring about the demise of capitalism by overloading the system, largely by making more people desperate and dependent on the government.
Thus, Cloward-Piven's goals are served by more and more aliens flooding across the border and filling jails, emergency rooms and welfare rolls. It is also served by the mortgage crisis; in fact, Professors Cloward and Piven were the creators of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), which helped pressure banks to implement the lending policies that precipitated that crisis. But Cloward-Piven seeks a financial crisis far wider-ranging and more encompassing than a mere mortgage meltdown.
So if the oil spill in the Gulf manages to destroy the fishing and tourist industries in that region, shut down oil drilling, raise the price of oil and of food all over the country, and bring more and more Americans to a financial breaking point and thus dependent on food stamps and other government programs, Obama and Co. will smile and nod at one another as the Cloward-Piven strategy hums merrily along.
Anything that puts a greater strain on government services -- and the inability of those services, through incompetence and complex bureaucracy to actually improve things - advances the goals of Cloward-Piven. The more desperate and demoralized the American people become, and the more preoccupied we are with simple survival, the better our new "leaders" like it, and the closer they get to assuming total and complete control of every aspect of our lives.
It is a tremendous mistake to think that the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will help convince Americans of Barack Obama's incompetence. Obama's true agenda is so insidious that even his inability to handle a crisis serves his greater strategy.
And that strategy has a name: it is the Cloward-Piven Strategy. Named for the two Leftist sociology professors who formulated it, its purpose is to bring about the demise of capitalism by overloading the system, largely by making more people desperate and dependent on the government.
Thus, Cloward-Piven's goals are served by more and more aliens flooding across the border and filling jails, emergency rooms and welfare rolls. It is also served by the mortgage crisis; in fact, Professors Cloward and Piven were the creators of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), which helped pressure banks to implement the lending policies that precipitated that crisis. But Cloward-Piven seeks a financial crisis far wider-ranging and more encompassing than a mere mortgage meltdown.
So if the oil spill in the Gulf manages to destroy the fishing and tourist industries in that region, shut down oil drilling, raise the price of oil and of food all over the country, and bring more and more Americans to a financial breaking point and thus dependent on food stamps and other government programs, Obama and Co. will smile and nod at one another as the Cloward-Piven strategy hums merrily along.
Anything that puts a greater strain on government services -- and the inability of those services, through incompetence and complex bureaucracy to actually improve things - advances the goals of Cloward-Piven. The more desperate and demoralized the American people become, and the more preoccupied we are with simple survival, the better our new "leaders" like it, and the closer they get to assuming total and complete control of every aspect of our lives.
Porn star murder suspect may have had a history of violence
Porn star murder suspect may have had a history of violence - Susannah Breslin - Off the Record - True/Slant
"Update: AVN.com reports Tom Dong’s real name is Herbert Wong and states Wong and Hill were “friends.”
In fact, Hill performed in a scene with Ramone and Charley Chase for a movie titled Tea Bagging Party while wearing Ronald Reagan masks, a take-off on the Tea Party movement.
Driver also appeared in Cum Fart Tsunami 2 for Robert Hill.
“The guy seemed mellow and laid back,” Ramone said.
“He was a reliable performer when he worked for me and he performed well.
It’s pretty shocking.
I guess you never truly know people.”"
"Update: AVN.com reports Tom Dong’s real name is Herbert Wong and states Wong and Hill were “friends.”
In fact, Hill performed in a scene with Ramone and Charley Chase for a movie titled Tea Bagging Party while wearing Ronald Reagan masks, a take-off on the Tea Party movement.
Driver also appeared in Cum Fart Tsunami 2 for Robert Hill.
“The guy seemed mellow and laid back,” Ramone said.
“He was a reliable performer when he worked for me and he performed well.
It’s pretty shocking.
I guess you never truly know people.”"
In a welfare state, how much is 'enough'? - USATODAY.com
In a welfare state, how much is 'enough'? - USATODAY.com
"The flames from Greece's debt crisis protests have cast new light on the perils of our own overspending and overborrowing.
You know the litany.
California is imploding.
Public sector unions there, and across the country, are swallowing budgets.
In California alone, pension costs have gone up 2,000% in a decade.
At the national level, ObamaCare has done little to fix — and much to hurt — America's long-term entitlement mess."
"The flames from Greece's debt crisis protests have cast new light on the perils of our own overspending and overborrowing.
You know the litany.
California is imploding.
Public sector unions there, and across the country, are swallowing budgets.
In California alone, pension costs have gone up 2,000% in a decade.
At the national level, ObamaCare has done little to fix — and much to hurt — America's long-term entitlement mess."
Gulf Oil Spill and Hurricanes: Hurricane Season to Be Worse Than Feared: Forecasters
Gulf Oil Spill and Hurricanes: Hurricane Season to Be Worse Than Feared: Forecasters - CNBC
"The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will be even more active than feared, leading U.S. forecasters said Wednesday as they predicted 10 hurricanes, five of them major, with a 76 percent likelihood that a major hurricane would hit the U.S. coastline."
"experts"....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............
If the hurricanes are "less than feared" will BP get a rebate?
"The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will be even more active than feared, leading U.S. forecasters said Wednesday as they predicted 10 hurricanes, five of them major, with a 76 percent likelihood that a major hurricane would hit the U.S. coastline."
"experts"....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............
If the hurricanes are "less than feared" will BP get a rebate?
Another Debt Crisis Is Brewing, This One in Student Loans
Your Money - Another Debt Crisis Is Brewing, This One in Student Loans - NYTimes.com
"Today, however, Ms. Munna, a 26-year-old graduate of New York University, has nearly $100,000 in student loan debt from her four years in college"
and her "degree": interdisciplinary degree in religious and women’s studies.
"Today, however, Ms. Munna, a 26-year-old graduate of New York University, has nearly $100,000 in student loan debt from her four years in college"
and her "degree": interdisciplinary degree in religious and women’s studies.
RealClearMarkets - Barack Obama Channels His Inner Gerry Ford
RealClearMarkets - Barack Obama Channels His Inner Gerry Ford
"Blessedly Carter only served one term, although he did go on to win the Nobel Prize for bringing peace to Israel, North Korea, and Haiti.
Gotta love those cheery Scandinavians."
"Blessedly Carter only served one term, although he did go on to win the Nobel Prize for bringing peace to Israel, North Korea, and Haiti.
Gotta love those cheery Scandinavians."
Michigan Department of Education Miscalculates Average Teacher Salary
"The Michigan Department of Education improperly calculated the average public school teacher salary in the state for the last six years, reporting figures significantly lower than what is correct."
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Environmentalists Also To Blame For Exxon Valdez And Gulf Spills
Environmentalists Also To Blame For Exxon Valdez And Gulf Spills - IBD - Investors.com
"Had the oil companies gotten their way, there would have been no tanker to be run aground by its captain on March 24, 1989, causing 10.8 million gallons of crude oil to be dumped into Alaskan waters."
"Had the oil companies gotten their way, there would have been no tanker to be run aground by its captain on March 24, 1989, causing 10.8 million gallons of crude oil to be dumped into Alaskan waters."
Facebook | Sarah Palin: Is It Any Wonder Why We Call Them “Lame”?
Facebook Sarah Palin: Is It Any Wonder Why We Call Them “Lame”?
"It may seem like a small thing, considering the state of the union and international issues of the day, but let me share some facts surrounding a most recent illustration of the untrustworthiness of America’s mainstream media."
"It may seem like a small thing, considering the state of the union and international issues of the day, but let me share some facts surrounding a most recent illustration of the untrustworthiness of America’s mainstream media."
UK Everest climber Peter Kinloch turns blind and dies after conquering peak
UK Everest climber Peter Kinloch turns blind and dies after conquering peak Mail Online
"A stricken British adventurer was left to die at the top of Mount Everest after fellow climbers were forced to abandon him before they too became trapped."
Friends......
"A stricken British adventurer was left to die at the top of Mount Everest after fellow climbers were forced to abandon him before they too became trapped."
Friends......
Palin pushes Jindal to build barrier islands without feds' approval
Palin pushes Jindal to build barrier islands without feds' approval - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) pushed Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) on Sunday to ignore federal rules and proceed with his desire to build berms to protect his state's coastline.
Palin told Jindal to 'ask forgiveness later' for a plan to build a chain of artificial protective islands off the coast of Louisiana to help mitigate the ecological impact of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill in Louisiana."
This is LEADERSHIP!
"Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) pushed Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) on Sunday to ignore federal rules and proceed with his desire to build berms to protect his state's coastline.
Palin told Jindal to 'ask forgiveness later' for a plan to build a chain of artificial protective islands off the coast of Louisiana to help mitigate the ecological impact of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill in Louisiana."
This is LEADERSHIP!
Gingrich to endorse Hoekstra for governor
Gingrich to endorse Hoekstra for governor detnews.com
"Lansing -- Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will join U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland on Wednesday for a rally at Oakland County International Airport where he'll endorse the retiring Republican congressman for governor."
"Lansing -- Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will join U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland on Wednesday for a rally at Oakland County International Airport where he'll endorse the retiring Republican congressman for governor."
America's junkiest cities
America's junkiest cities - Jun. 1, 2010
"Think Greece and Spain are drowning in debt?
Look a little closer to home.
Seven U.S. cities recently had their municipal bonds downgraded below investment grade.
Their debt is now junk, considered more worthless than that of the so-called PIIGS."
"Think Greece and Spain are drowning in debt?
Look a little closer to home.
Seven U.S. cities recently had their municipal bonds downgraded below investment grade.
Their debt is now junk, considered more worthless than that of the so-called PIIGS."
SO HOW’S THAT CHICAGO GUN CONTROL LAW WORKING?
Instapundit » Blog Archive
"SO HOW’S THAT CHICAGO GUN CONTROL LAW WORKING?
At least 25 shot, 1 killed in Chicago weekend violence.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:01 pm"
"SO HOW’S THAT CHICAGO GUN CONTROL LAW WORKING?
At least 25 shot, 1 killed in Chicago weekend violence.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 2:01 pm"
'Peace convoy'? This was an Islamist terror ambush
"It is becoming ever more clear that Islamist terror attacks like this are fiendishly staged theatrical events in which the western media – and beyond them, western governments -- play an absolutely essential role in the drama.
If those media and governments refused to swallow the lies and instead called operations like this and the players behind it for what they actually are, such terrorist operations would not happen.
The Islamist strategy of war against Israel is carefully calibrated to deploy the most effective weapon in its armoury in the cause of jihadi violence – the western media.
Right on cue, western governments accordingly deliver their own script in condemning the victims of terror for defending themselves.
And so, courtesy of the west’s fifth columnists, yet another nail is driven into the west’s own coffin."
If those media and governments refused to swallow the lies and instead called operations like this and the players behind it for what they actually are, such terrorist operations would not happen.
The Islamist strategy of war against Israel is carefully calibrated to deploy the most effective weapon in its armoury in the cause of jihadi violence – the western media.
Right on cue, western governments accordingly deliver their own script in condemning the victims of terror for defending themselves.
And so, courtesy of the west’s fifth columnists, yet another nail is driven into the west’s own coffin."
The Salary History of a Michigan Public School Teacher
The Salary History of a Michigan Public School Teacher [Mackinac Center]
"A Saline Public Schools teacher that was hired in 2009 would start with a salary of $40,425 and see it rise to $111,750 in the 15th year, an increase of 178 percent."
"A Saline Public Schools teacher that was hired in 2009 would start with a salary of $40,425 and see it rise to $111,750 in the 15th year, an increase of 178 percent."
America faces a big, fat Greek-style bankruptcy
WAYNE ALLYN ROOT: America faces a big, fat Greek-style bankruptcy - Opinion - ReviewJournal.com
"So what caused this?
Big government and government employee unions.
Greece's problem is Europe's problem ... and following closely behind, America's problem, too.
We're all Greeks now.
Quite simply, Greece's problem starts and ends with government employee unions.
There are too many government employees (one of every three Greek citizens works for government); their salaries are way too high; their bonuses can be described only as insane (2 months for each public employee); their pensions are ridiculous (retirement far too young and free health care for life); and their government jobs are guaranteed for life."
"So what caused this?
Big government and government employee unions.
Greece's problem is Europe's problem ... and following closely behind, America's problem, too.
We're all Greeks now.
Quite simply, Greece's problem starts and ends with government employee unions.
There are too many government employees (one of every three Greek citizens works for government); their salaries are way too high; their bonuses can be described only as insane (2 months for each public employee); their pensions are ridiculous (retirement far too young and free health care for life); and their government jobs are guaranteed for life."
Soaring costs force Canada to reassess health model
Soaring costs force Canada to reassess health model - Yahoo! News
"British Columbia is replacing block grants to hospitals with fee-for-procedure payments and Quebec has a new flat health tax and a proposal for payments on each medical visit -- an idea that critics say is an illegal user fee.
And a few provinces are also experimenting with private funding for procedures such as hip, knee and cataract surgery."
"British Columbia is replacing block grants to hospitals with fee-for-procedure payments and Quebec has a new flat health tax and a proposal for payments on each medical visit -- an idea that critics say is an illegal user fee.
And a few provinces are also experimenting with private funding for procedures such as hip, knee and cataract surgery."
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