Ballots still being counted in Muskegon County more than a week after election | MLive.com#incart_river
Officials with Muskegon Heights who were retabulating votes Wednesday arrived at 8:30 a.m. and still were far from finished by late afternoon, Grimm said.
“It’s a long process,” she said.
Also retabulating results are Whitehall Township, White River Township, Laketon Township, Muskegon Township and the city of Muskegon, Grimm said. In Laketon Township, for example, ballots were retabulated because there was one more ballot than the number of voters, she said.
“It’s not a perfect system, but it’s the one we have,” Grimm said.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ludington resident sues city, alleges Open Meetings Act violated
Ludington resident sues city, alleges Open Meetings Act violated | MLive.com
LUDINGTON, MI – Ludington resident Tom Rotta has sued the city of Ludington, alleging city officials violated Michigan’s Open Meetings Act by authorizing a $90,000-plus sewer repair in July 2011 without a public vote by the city council and without soliciting multiple bids.
According to the lawsuit, City Manager John Shay sought and obtained approval from city council members via email to award a contract to Hallack Contracting to replace a sewer main under Brother Street.
Shay then authorized the contract, the lawsuit alleges.
LUDINGTON, MI – Ludington resident Tom Rotta has sued the city of Ludington, alleging city officials violated Michigan’s Open Meetings Act by authorizing a $90,000-plus sewer repair in July 2011 without a public vote by the city council and without soliciting multiple bids.
According to the lawsuit, City Manager John Shay sought and obtained approval from city council members via email to award a contract to Hallack Contracting to replace a sewer main under Brother Street.
Shay then authorized the contract, the lawsuit alleges.
Monday, November 12, 2012
John McAfee Wanted for Murder
Exclusive: John McAfee Wanted for Murder (Updated)
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee is on the run from murder charges, Belize police say.
According to Marco Vidal, head of the national police force's Gang Suppression Unit, McAfee is a prime suspect in the murder of American expatriate Gregory Faull, who was gunned down Saturday night at his home in San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye.
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee is on the run from murder charges, Belize police say.
According to Marco Vidal, head of the national police force's Gang Suppression Unit, McAfee is a prime suspect in the murder of American expatriate Gregory Faull, who was gunned down Saturday night at his home in San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye.
Picture this: Cabinet portraits for big bucks
Picture this: Cabinet portraits for big bucks - Washington Times
The Environmental Protection Agency spent nearly $40,000 on a portrait of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, while a painting of Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley will cost $41,200, according to federal purchasing records.
The price tag for a 3-by-4-foot oil portrait of Agriculture Department Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack: $22,500.
The Environmental Protection Agency spent nearly $40,000 on a portrait of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, while a painting of Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley will cost $41,200, according to federal purchasing records.
The price tag for a 3-by-4-foot oil portrait of Agriculture Department Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack: $22,500.
In 59 Philadelphia voting divisions, Mitt Romney got zero votes
In 59 Philadelphia voting divisions, Mitt Romney got zero votes
It's one thing for a Democratic presidential candidate to dominate a Democratic city like Philadelphia, but check out this head-spinning figure:
In 59 voting divisions in the city, Mitt Romney received not one vote.
Zero.
Zilch.
It's one thing for a Democratic presidential candidate to dominate a Democratic city like Philadelphia, but check out this head-spinning figure:
In 59 voting divisions in the city, Mitt Romney received not one vote.
Zero.
Zilch.
MCC | International Education Week
MCC | International Education Week
International Education Week
Schedule of Events at MCC – November 12-16, 2012
International Education Week
Schedule of Events at MCC – November 12-16, 2012
Michigan Home to Half of the Largest Bankrupt Green Energy Companies
Michigan Home to Half of the Largest Bankrupt Green Energy Companies [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The Heritage Foundation put together a list of the 19 federally supported green energy companies that filed for bankruptcy and Michigan was represented significantly.
The Heritage Foundation put together a list of the 19 federally supported green energy companies that filed for bankruptcy and Michigan was represented significantly.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Update: Massive Voter Fraud in St. Lucie County, FL Called into Question - 141% Turnout
Update: Massive Voter Fraud in St. Lucie County, FL Called into Question - 141% Turnout | WatchDogWire - Florida
Click on the link below for the official St Lucie County, FL 2012 election results.
Only one precinct had less than 113% turnout.
The unofficial vote count is 175,554 registered voters 247,713 vote cards cast (141.10% ).
The National SEAL Museum, a St. Lucie county polling place, had 158.85% voter turn out, the highest in the county.
Click on the link below for the official St Lucie County, FL 2012 election results.
Only one precinct had less than 113% turnout.
The unofficial vote count is 175,554 registered voters 247,713 vote cards cast (141.10% ).
The National SEAL Museum, a St. Lucie county polling place, had 158.85% voter turn out, the highest in the county.
The Squirrel Whisperer Will Put Tiny Hats On All Your Squirrels
The Squirrel Whisperer Will Put Tiny Hats On All Your SquirrelsThe Squirrel Whisperer Will Put Tiny Hats On All Your Squirrels
Julie GersteinNovember 10, 2012
Mary Krupa is a freshman at Penn State University, but kids around campus know her mostly as The Squirrel Whisperer.
Mary has taken to befriending the local fauna, and loves squirrels the best — so much so, that she’s designed a series of tiny squirrel hats for her bushy-tailed friends to wear.
The squirrels gladly oblige Mary, but only if she’s got food.
“It’s kind of a give and take. They’re not going to play with me unless I have food to give them,” she admitted.
How much does Mary love squirrels?
She’s even created a Facebook page for her favorite, Sneezy.
Sneezy wears a lot of hats. [Onward State] (click link above to get Facebook link-very cool!)
Worst City in America Votes 98 Percent for Obama
Worst City in America Votes 98 Percent for Obama
20 percent of Detroit is on food stamps.
Its violent crime rate is 5 times the national average and it’s rated as America’s Most Dangerous City.
40 percent of Detroit residents want to leave the city.
Home prices have fallen 54 percent in the last 3 years.
And Detroit has the highest poverty rate in the nation.
So guess who Detroit voted for by 98 percent?
Obama, naturally.
20 percent of Detroit is on food stamps.
Its violent crime rate is 5 times the national average and it’s rated as America’s Most Dangerous City.
40 percent of Detroit residents want to leave the city.
Home prices have fallen 54 percent in the last 3 years.
And Detroit has the highest poverty rate in the nation.
So guess who Detroit voted for by 98 percent?
Obama, naturally.
Occupy Muskegon News | "The Real News Without Fear or Favor"
Occupy Muskegon News | "The Real News Without Fear or Favor"
Marve Engle, a Muskegon County Commissioner, evidently suffers from delusions of threats and of lies, given his recent statements to citizens who showed to voice concern of his practices on the Board of Commissioners.
This signals a form of paranoia.
Marve Engle, a Muskegon County Commissioner, evidently suffers from delusions of threats and of lies, given his recent statements to citizens who showed to voice concern of his practices on the Board of Commissioners.
This signals a form of paranoia.
Britain Announces Halt to Onshore Wind Farms
Britain Announces Halt to Onshore Wind Farms | Heartlander Magazine
British officials are putting an end to new onshore wind farm construction, halting an energy experiment that has produced little usable electricity while draining the finances of British taxpayers and electricity consumers.
British officials are putting an end to new onshore wind farm construction, halting an energy experiment that has produced little usable electricity while draining the finances of British taxpayers and electricity consumers.
Do you want to know why the power is STILL off on Long Island?
small dead animals
"You want to know why they don't cut the f-ing trees Davenport?
It isn't because they are stupid, it isn't because they don't know, it isn't because private enterprise is inherently corrupt, it isn't even because union workers are a bunch of rent-seeking layabouts.
Its because every time they go to cut down a tree, some local Greenies get up a petition or a court order to make them stop.
So they stop.
So the trees break and knock down the power lines.
Same thing all over the North East until you get up into snow country, where even the f-ing tree huggers know better.
Well -this- time it all came home to roost the same day, and every overhanging branch from New Jersey to Connecticut took out a line.
"You want to know why they don't cut the f-ing trees Davenport?
It isn't because they are stupid, it isn't because they don't know, it isn't because private enterprise is inherently corrupt, it isn't even because union workers are a bunch of rent-seeking layabouts.
Its because every time they go to cut down a tree, some local Greenies get up a petition or a court order to make them stop.
So they stop.
So the trees break and knock down the power lines.
Same thing all over the North East until you get up into snow country, where even the f-ing tree huggers know better.
Well -this- time it all came home to roost the same day, and every overhanging branch from New Jersey to Connecticut took out a line.
Michigan emergency manager law: What's next after Public Act 4 repeal
Michigan emergency manager law: What's next after Public Act 4 repeal | MLive.com
4. Prospect of municipal bankruptcy: PA 4 was designed, in part, to help cash-strapped municipalities avoid bankruptcy by providing emergency managers with broad powers.
No city in Michigan has ever filed for Chapter 9, and Snyder has previously said he'd like to keep it that way.
But the governor on Wednesday acknowledged that, without PA 4, "the probability of municipal bankruptcies could increase, because that could really be the only option left."
4. Prospect of municipal bankruptcy: PA 4 was designed, in part, to help cash-strapped municipalities avoid bankruptcy by providing emergency managers with broad powers.
No city in Michigan has ever filed for Chapter 9, and Snyder has previously said he'd like to keep it that way.
But the governor on Wednesday acknowledged that, without PA 4, "the probability of municipal bankruptcies could increase, because that could really be the only option left."
$5 Trillion Price Tag for Public Pensions
$5 Trillion Price Tag for Public Pensions - The Best Life (usnews.com)
As strapped state and local governments scramble for ways to balance their budgets, it's become very clear that it will be impossible for many to honor their pension promises to new employees and even current retirees.
According to a recent economic study, the cost to fully fund these promises would cost taxpayers $5 trillion over a 30-year period, or nearly $1,400 a year in higher state and local taxes and fees for every household in the country.
As strapped state and local governments scramble for ways to balance their budgets, it's become very clear that it will be impossible for many to honor their pension promises to new employees and even current retirees.
According to a recent economic study, the cost to fully fund these promises would cost taxpayers $5 trillion over a 30-year period, or nearly $1,400 a year in higher state and local taxes and fees for every household in the country.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Daily Kos: Buying Debt - What OWS has been up to.
Daily Kos: Buying Debt - What OWS has been up to.
Brilliant!
Why hasn't anyone thought of this sooner?
If you are in debt, from medical issues or what have you, most companies sell that debt to a debt collection company that hounds you to pay it off. Usually buying the debt is cheap.
A few hundred dollars will buy you thousands of dollars of debt. So a company pays $500 for $10,000 of bad debt.
The company calls and harrasses you and says they got a great deal for you - pay them just $2000 and they will wipe the debt away.
They make a 400% profit as they act like vultures on the poor and downtrodden.
Let me tell you of the brilliant plan Occupy Wall Street has come up with.
They bought $14,000 of bad debt for a whopping $500 and then "poof" made the debt disappear forever!
Now OWS is launching the ROLLING JUBILEE, a program that has been in development for months. OWS is going to start buying distressed debt (medical bills, student loans, etc.) in order to forgive it. As a test run, we spent $500, which bought $14,000 of distressed debt.
We then ERASED THAT DEBT.
And now they are taking it nationwide with a show and fundraiser.
AND YOU CAN HELP.
A brilliant name too - The People's Bailout.
Brilliant!
Why hasn't anyone thought of this sooner?
If you are in debt, from medical issues or what have you, most companies sell that debt to a debt collection company that hounds you to pay it off. Usually buying the debt is cheap.
A few hundred dollars will buy you thousands of dollars of debt. So a company pays $500 for $10,000 of bad debt.
The company calls and harrasses you and says they got a great deal for you - pay them just $2000 and they will wipe the debt away.
They make a 400% profit as they act like vultures on the poor and downtrodden.
Let me tell you of the brilliant plan Occupy Wall Street has come up with.
They bought $14,000 of bad debt for a whopping $500 and then "poof" made the debt disappear forever!
Now OWS is launching the ROLLING JUBILEE, a program that has been in development for months. OWS is going to start buying distressed debt (medical bills, student loans, etc.) in order to forgive it. As a test run, we spent $500, which bought $14,000 of distressed debt.
We then ERASED THAT DEBT.
And now they are taking it nationwide with a show and fundraiser.
AND YOU CAN HELP.
A brilliant name too - The People's Bailout.
Foodstamps Surge By Most In One Year To New All Time Record, In Delayed Release
Foodstamps Surge By Most In One Year To New All Time Record, In Delayed Release | ZeroHedge
There was, however, another closely tracked number which perhaps is far more indicative of the economic "growth" in the past 4 years, which certainly had a delayed release.
The number of course is that showing how many Americans are on foodstamps, and usually is released at the end of the month, or the first day or two of the next month.
This time the USDA delayed its release nine days past the semi-official deadline, far past the election, and until Friday night to report August foodstamp data.
One glance at the number reveals why: at 47.1 million, this was not only a new all time record, but the monthly increase of 420,947 from July was the biggest monthly increase in one year.
One can see why a reported surge in foodstamps ahead of the elections is something the USDA, and the administration may not have been too keen on disclosing.
There was, however, another closely tracked number which perhaps is far more indicative of the economic "growth" in the past 4 years, which certainly had a delayed release.
The number of course is that showing how many Americans are on foodstamps, and usually is released at the end of the month, or the first day or two of the next month.
This time the USDA delayed its release nine days past the semi-official deadline, far past the election, and until Friday night to report August foodstamp data.
One glance at the number reveals why: at 47.1 million, this was not only a new all time record, but the monthly increase of 420,947 from July was the biggest monthly increase in one year.
One can see why a reported surge in foodstamps ahead of the elections is something the USDA, and the administration may not have been too keen on disclosing.
Papa John's Pizza CEO John Schnatter will cut hours of employees due to Obamacare
Papa John's Pizza CEO John Schnatter will cut hours of employees due to Obamacare| TheCelebrityCafe.com: “That's what you do, is you pass on costs.
Unfortunately, I don't think people know what they're going to pay for this.”
Unfortunately, I don't think people know what they're going to pay for this.”
Colorado Counties Have More Voters Than People
Colorado Counties Have More Voters Than People | RedState
Using publicly available voter data and comparing it to U.S. Census records reveals the ten counties having a total registration ranging between 104 to 140 percent of the respective populations.
Using publicly available voter data and comparing it to U.S. Census records reveals the ten counties having a total registration ranging between 104 to 140 percent of the respective populations.
Brussels Bans Annual Christmas Tree Display – It May Offend Muslims | The Gateway Pundit
Brussels Bans Annual Christmas Tree Display – It May Offend Muslims | The Gateway Pundit
Brussels replaced its popular Christmas tree exhibit this year at the city center due to concerns that it may offend the local Muslim population.
Government officials in Brussels, Belgium banned Wednesday a popular Christmas tree exhibit out of concerns that the local Muslim population found it “offensive.”
City councilwoman Bianca Debaets believes a “misplaced argument” over religious sensitivities has moved Brussels to put up the light sculpture. S
he points to the fact that it display not be referred to “Christmas” in any way to make her point.
“I suspect that the reference to the Christian religion was the decisive factor” in replacing the tree, she told reporters.
“For a lot of people who are not Christians, the tree there is offensive to them.”
Brussels replaced its popular Christmas tree exhibit this year at the city center due to concerns that it may offend the local Muslim population.
Government officials in Brussels, Belgium banned Wednesday a popular Christmas tree exhibit out of concerns that the local Muslim population found it “offensive.”
City councilwoman Bianca Debaets believes a “misplaced argument” over religious sensitivities has moved Brussels to put up the light sculpture. S
he points to the fact that it display not be referred to “Christmas” in any way to make her point.
“I suspect that the reference to the Christian religion was the decisive factor” in replacing the tree, she told reporters.
“For a lot of people who are not Christians, the tree there is offensive to them.”
Gospel According to Apostle Barack compares Obama to Jesus
Gospel According to Apostle Barack compares Obama to Jesus | The Daily Caller
The book’s thesis is that Obama is not just the 43rd president of the United States.
Much more than that, he’s an apostle akin to Martin Luther King, Jr. or even Jesus Christ.
The book’s thesis is that Obama is not just the 43rd president of the United States.
Much more than that, he’s an apostle akin to Martin Luther King, Jr. or even Jesus Christ.
Ten Little-Known Consequences of a Second Obama Term
The American Spectator : Ten Little-Known Consequences of a Second Obama Term
Believing in activist government means your work is neverfinished.
You pass a new law that you think combats injustice andinefficiency.
Then human nature kicks in and, with greatdisapprobation, you discover that injustice and inefficiency stillexist.
So you pass another law, then another.
And with no MittRomney there to stop you, the Circle of Regulatory Lifecontinues.
Believing in activist government means your work is neverfinished.
You pass a new law that you think combats injustice andinefficiency.
Then human nature kicks in and, with greatdisapprobation, you discover that injustice and inefficiency stillexist.
So you pass another law, then another.
And with no MittRomney there to stop you, the Circle of Regulatory Lifecontinues.
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards - Philly.com
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
Interior proposal would limit commercial oil shale development on federal lands
Interior proposal would limit commercial oil shale development on federal lands - The Hill's E2-Wire
Interior’s Bureau of Land Management cited environmental concerns for the proposed changes.
Among other things, it excised lands with “wilderness characteristics” and areas that conflicted with sage grouse habitats.
Interior’s Bureau of Land Management cited environmental concerns for the proposed changes.
Among other things, it excised lands with “wilderness characteristics” and areas that conflicted with sage grouse habitats.
Hostess bakers go on strike
Hostess bakers go on strike - NYPOST.com
The Post reported exclusively yesterday that as many as eight of the 36 bakery locals were planning a strike this weekend after the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and other products imposed an 8 percent pay cut on workers.
The Post reported exclusively yesterday that as many as eight of the 36 bakery locals were planning a strike this weekend after the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and other products imposed an 8 percent pay cut on workers.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr. « CBS Chicago
A former U.S. attorney representing embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with the federal government, CBS 2 has learned.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the exclusive details.
The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and suburbs.
A former U.S. attorney representing embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with the federal government, CBS 2 has learned.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the exclusive details.
The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and suburbs.
Jackson: Black Voters Deserve A Return On Election ‘Investment’
Jackson: Black Voters Deserve A Return On Election ‘Investment’ « CBS Chicago
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday said that President Obama’s reelection was “a great victory,” but that it would be incomplete with a reconstruction of urban America and an investment in the communities where the blacks who voted overwhelmingly for the president live.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday said that President Obama’s reelection was “a great victory,” but that it would be incomplete with a reconstruction of urban America and an investment in the communities where the blacks who voted overwhelmingly for the president live.
Los Angeles City Council Embraces "Meatless Mondays"
Los Angeles City Council Embraces "Meatless Mondays" | NBC Southern California
Under a resolution unanimously approved by the City Council this week, all future Mondays in the City of Angels have been declared "Meatless Mondays."
Under a resolution unanimously approved by the City Council this week, all future Mondays in the City of Angels have been declared "Meatless Mondays."
Friday, November 09, 2012
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville Union Bosses Best Friend In Lansing Over Michigan Taxpayers
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville Union Bosses Best Friend In Lansing Over Michigan Taxpayers « The Bain Report
In a revealing interview just before Election Day, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka promised that Big Labor’s Card Check Forced Unionism Bill will be a top priority in Barack Obama’s second term
In a revealing interview just before Election Day, top AFL-CIO union boss Richard Trumka promised that Big Labor’s Card Check Forced Unionism Bill will be a top priority in Barack Obama’s second term
Since 2009, right to work states created 4x as many jobs as forced union states and may have helped Obama’s re-election
Since 2009, right to work states created 4x as many jobs as forced union states and may have helped Obama’s re-election | AEIdeas
Since the recession ended in June 2009, almost three out of every four jobs added to U.S. payrolls have been in Right to Work states (1.86 million out of 2.59 million), even though those 22 states represent only 38.8% of the U.S. population (120 million).
Since the recession ended in June 2009, almost three out of every four jobs added to U.S. payrolls have been in Right to Work states (1.86 million out of 2.59 million), even though those 22 states represent only 38.8% of the U.S. population (120 million).
The Edge of the Abyss
The Edge of the Abyss - Mark Steyn - National Review Online
In order to avoid the public humiliation of a failed bond auction, the U.S. Treasury sells 70 percent of the debt it issues to the Federal Reserve — which is to say the left hand of the U.S. government is borrowing money from the right hand of the U.S. government.
It’s government as a Nigerian e-mail scam, with Ben Bernanke playing the role of the dictator’s widow with $4 trillion under her bed that she’s willing to wire to Timmy Geithner as soon as he sends her his bank-account details.
If that’s all a bit too technical, here’s the gist: There’s nothing holding the joint up.
In order to avoid the public humiliation of a failed bond auction, the U.S. Treasury sells 70 percent of the debt it issues to the Federal Reserve — which is to say the left hand of the U.S. government is borrowing money from the right hand of the U.S. government.
It’s government as a Nigerian e-mail scam, with Ben Bernanke playing the role of the dictator’s widow with $4 trillion under her bed that she’s willing to wire to Timmy Geithner as soon as he sends her his bank-account details.
If that’s all a bit too technical, here’s the gist: There’s nothing holding the joint up.
Time to realize what you voted for
Eff you, it's my blog: Time to realize what you voted for
One way or another, you're fucked. Temporary employment as we know it is unlikely to survive Obamacare, at least as it is currently structured.
That's not my opinion, that's what temp agency heads said to Congress.
I suggest you read the entire transcript.
These guys have a pretty good idea of how Obamacare will fuck their industry and, by extension, you.
But don't worry about them.
Maybe they're full of shit.
Maybe you'll be fine.
Or maybe you're fucked. but hey, that's what you voted for.
One way or another, you're fucked. Temporary employment as we know it is unlikely to survive Obamacare, at least as it is currently structured.
That's not my opinion, that's what temp agency heads said to Congress.
I suggest you read the entire transcript.
These guys have a pretty good idea of how Obamacare will fuck their industry and, by extension, you.
But don't worry about them.
Maybe they're full of shit.
Maybe you'll be fine.
Or maybe you're fucked. but hey, that's what you voted for.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
HawkeyeReport.com - Message Boards
HawkeyeReport.com - Message Boards: 12 Million Fewer Americans Voted in 2012 Than in 2008Reply
In 2008 the Presidential Election was
Obama......69, 500, 000 votes
McCain......60, 000, 000 votes
In 2012 the Presidential Election was
Obama.......60,000,000 votes
Romney..... 57,500,000 votes
There were 12 million fewer votes this year, which
means 12 million Americans stayed home for this
election. Who were these people who sat it out?
11/7 3:01 PM | IP: Logged
In 2008 the Presidential Election was
Obama......69, 500, 000 votes
McCain......60, 000, 000 votes
In 2012 the Presidential Election was
Obama.......60,000,000 votes
Romney..... 57,500,000 votes
There were 12 million fewer votes this year, which
means 12 million Americans stayed home for this
election. Who were these people who sat it out?
11/7 3:01 PM | IP: Logged
County to spend $1,751/laptop today
EyeOnMuskegon: County to spend $1,751/laptop today:
bumped-
Full board will vote today (11-8-2012) on these $1,751 laptops for "new employees".
No commissioner has asked why the taxpayers must spend so much on computers when excellent laptops can be bought locally for $299-$450.
OPM (OtherPeople'sMoney).
To be voted on today at 3:30
bumped-
Full board will vote today (11-8-2012) on these $1,751 laptops for "new employees".
No commissioner has asked why the taxpayers must spend so much on computers when excellent laptops can be bought locally for $299-$450.
OPM (OtherPeople'sMoney).
To be voted on today at 3:30
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
Vote was astronomical for Obama in some Philadelphia wards
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
And the MSM tells us there is no voter fraud!
In a city where President Obama received more than 85 percent of the votes, in some places he received almost every one.
In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.
And the MSM tells us there is no voter fraud!
Election 2012: Muskegon-area notebook looks at voter turnout, local presidential totals
Election 2012: Muskegon-area notebook looks at voter turnout, local presidential totals | MLive.com#incart_river
The three West Michigan counties all agreed on the statewide ballot proposals, opposing all six issues on the ballot.
For the emergency manager referendum, Muskegon County opposed it, 38,621-35,042; Newaygo County opposed it, 11,265-9,177; and Oceana County opposed it, 6,162-4,874.
For the collective bargaining proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 42,017-32,459; Newaygo County opposed it, 14,462-6,458; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,687-3,516.
For the renewable energy standard, Muskegon County opposed it, 44,302-29,996; Newaygo County opposed it, 15,010-5,874; and Oceana County opposed it, 8,193-2,990.
For the home care workers proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 39,974-34,018; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,735-7,045; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,448-3,688.
For the two-thirds majority mandate for new taxes, Muskegon County opposed it, 49,260-24,530; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,433-7,324; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,735-3,337.
The three West Michigan counties all agreed on the statewide ballot proposals, opposing all six issues on the ballot.
For the emergency manager referendum, Muskegon County opposed it, 38,621-35,042; Newaygo County opposed it, 11,265-9,177; and Oceana County opposed it, 6,162-4,874.
For the collective bargaining proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 42,017-32,459; Newaygo County opposed it, 14,462-6,458; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,687-3,516.
For the renewable energy standard, Muskegon County opposed it, 44,302-29,996; Newaygo County opposed it, 15,010-5,874; and Oceana County opposed it, 8,193-2,990.
For the home care workers proposal, Muskegon County opposed it, 39,974-34,018; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,735-7,045; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,448-3,688.
For the two-thirds majority mandate for new taxes, Muskegon County opposed it, 49,260-24,530; Newaygo County opposed it, 13,433-7,324; and Oceana County opposed it, 7,735-3,337.
US homeownership rate falls to a 17-year low of 65.3% in Q3 as ‘homeownership bubble’ continues to deflate
Carpe Diem | AEIdeas
Comment: The political obsession with homeownership starting in the mid-1990s raised the U.S. homeownership rate from below 64% in 1994 to an artificial level above 69% by 2004, but obviously failed to create a homeownership rate that was sustainable in the long run.
Government housing policies did increase the homeownership rate in the short-run, but in the process turned good renters into bad homeowners, created a housing bubble, waves of foreclosures, and a subsequent housing meltdown and financial crisis.
Comment: The political obsession with homeownership starting in the mid-1990s raised the U.S. homeownership rate from below 64% in 1994 to an artificial level above 69% by 2004, but obviously failed to create a homeownership rate that was sustainable in the long run.
Government housing policies did increase the homeownership rate in the short-run, but in the process turned good renters into bad homeowners, created a housing bubble, waves of foreclosures, and a subsequent housing meltdown and financial crisis.
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The Service Employees International Union backed the constitutional amendment plan that would have locked the unionization scheme into the constitution and preserved the $6 million a year it takes from the Medicaid checks of the elderly and disabled in Michigan.
But the SEIU's scheme should now end in February when the current union contract expires.
The Service Employees International Union backed the constitutional amendment plan that would have locked the unionization scheme into the constitution and preserved the $6 million a year it takes from the Medicaid checks of the elderly and disabled in Michigan.
But the SEIU's scheme should now end in February when the current union contract expires.
Results Indicate Deepening Racial Divide Among Voters
Electoral Maps: Results Indicate Deepening Racial Divide Among Voters - NationalJournal.com
A 2-percentage-point increase in nonwhite votes—to 28 percent—sealed Obama's reelection, and data seem to indicate minority influence at the polls has grown stronger in the past four years.
A 2-percentage-point increase in nonwhite votes—to 28 percent—sealed Obama's reelection, and data seem to indicate minority influence at the polls has grown stronger in the past four years.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Here's Video Evidence of Why Everyone Thought Diane Sawyer Was Shitfaced On Air Last Night
Here's Video Evidence of Why Everyone Thought Diane Sawyer Was Shitfaced On Air Last Night
Diane Sawyer was definitely probably drunk tonight during ABC's election coverage.
Would you agree?
Not convinced yet? S
he slurred every other word, rambled about the lack of music, and asked a correspondent if the exclamation point in the Obama slogan represented the direction he truly wanted to go with his presidency.
What more proof do you need?
Diane Sawyer was definitely probably drunk tonight during ABC's election coverage.
Would you agree?
Not convinced yet? S
he slurred every other word, rambled about the lack of music, and asked a correspondent if the exclamation point in the Obama slogan represented the direction he truly wanted to go with his presidency.
What more proof do you need?
Election 2012 results: Oceana County chooses road, county commissioners
Election 2012 results: Oceana County chooses road, county commissioners | MLive.com
However, for the road commission, voters chose Republican Bob Carr and Democrat Cathy Forbes, an incumbent.
However, for the road commission, voters chose Republican Bob Carr and Democrat Cathy Forbes, an incumbent.
Time for Hollywood to pay its fair share
Sunday Reflection: Time for Hollywood to pay its fair share | WashingtonExaminer.com
I'd actually go further than that. It's not just Eva Longoria who doesn't need a tax break -- it's her entire industry, which has enjoyed favorable tax treatment in all sorts of ways, at both the federal and state levels, for years.
And now, with the federal government and the states in parlous financial condition, it's time for those fat cats to shoulder more of the burden.
Why should burger flippers at Wendy's have to cover the national debt while Hollywood moguls enjoy yachts, swimming pools and private jets?
I'd actually go further than that. It's not just Eva Longoria who doesn't need a tax break -- it's her entire industry, which has enjoyed favorable tax treatment in all sorts of ways, at both the federal and state levels, for years.
And now, with the federal government and the states in parlous financial condition, it's time for those fat cats to shoulder more of the burden.
Why should burger flippers at Wendy's have to cover the national debt while Hollywood moguls enjoy yachts, swimming pools and private jets?
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
95% blacks say Feds should provide jobs
95% blacks say Feds should provide jobs | WashingtonExaminer.com
Providing an 11th hour clue to how blacks will vote on the presidential stage, 95 percent of African Americans believe that the federal government should be the nation's jobs creator, according to a last-minute battleground poll.
Providing an 11th hour clue to how blacks will vote on the presidential stage, 95 percent of African Americans believe that the federal government should be the nation's jobs creator, according to a last-minute battleground poll.
Suppression! Officials Try to Prevent Woman Wearing MIT Shirt From Voting
Suppression! Officials Try to Prevent Woman Wearing MIT Shirt From Voting | Jammie Wearing Fools
In Florida, of course, where some people are too stupid to know what MIT stands for.
A woman attempting to vote in West Boca Raton this morning was initially prohibited from entering the polling place because she was wearing a tee shirt with the letters MIT.
BocaNewsNow.com has heard from multiple sources that an election supervisor at the polling place ultimately realized that MIT stands for “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” — a school where students tend to know how to spell — and was not a campaign shirt for the Republican candidate, who spells his name MITT.
Campaigning is not permitted within several yards of a polling place.
The woman was ultimately allowed to vote.
In Florida, of course, where some people are too stupid to know what MIT stands for.
A woman attempting to vote in West Boca Raton this morning was initially prohibited from entering the polling place because she was wearing a tee shirt with the letters MIT.
BocaNewsNow.com has heard from multiple sources that an election supervisor at the polling place ultimately realized that MIT stands for “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” — a school where students tend to know how to spell — and was not a campaign shirt for the Republican candidate, who spells his name MITT.
Campaigning is not permitted within several yards of a polling place.
The woman was ultimately allowed to vote.
Foreign election officials amazed by trust-based U.S. voting system
Foreign election officials amazed by trust-based U.S. voting system | The Cable
"It's very difficult to transfer this system as it is to anyother country.
This system is built according to trust and this trust needs alot of procedures and a lot of education for other countries to adopt it,"Elabbar said.
The most often noted difference between American electionsamong the visitors was that in most U.S. states, voters need no identification.
Voters can also vote by mail, sometimesonline, and there's often no way to know if one person has voted severaltimes under different names, unlike in some Arab countries, where voters inktheir fingers when casting their ballots.
"It's very difficult to transfer this system as it is to anyother country.
This system is built according to trust and this trust needs alot of procedures and a lot of education for other countries to adopt it,"Elabbar said.
The most often noted difference between American electionsamong the visitors was that in most U.S. states, voters need no identification.
Voters can also vote by mail, sometimesonline, and there's often no way to know if one person has voted severaltimes under different names, unlike in some Arab countries, where voters inktheir fingers when casting their ballots.
Michigan Billboard: Romney Has Generated Millions, Obama Has Wasted Trillions
Michigan Billboard: Romney Has Generated Millions, Obama Has Wasted Trillions
Ottawa County Patriots have put up the billboard that asks, "Do you want a businessman who has generated millions or a president who has wasted trillions?"
Ottawa County Patriots have put up the billboard that asks, "Do you want a businessman who has generated millions or a president who has wasted trillions?"
Bob Dylan predicts Obama 'in a landslide'
Bob Dylan predicts Obama 'in a landslide' - Yahoo! News
Dylan made his comments during his encore when he said, "We tried to play good tonight since the president was here today."
He went on to say he thinks Obama will prevail Tuesday.
Dylan says, "Don't believe the media. I think it's going to be a landslide."
Dylan made his comments during his encore when he said, "We tried to play good tonight since the president was here today."
He went on to say he thinks Obama will prevail Tuesday.
Dylan says, "Don't believe the media. I think it's going to be a landslide."
IMF warns over-taxed France risks slipping behind Italy and Spain
IMF warns over-taxed France risks slipping behind Italy and Spain - Telegraph
"There is a risk it will get worse if France does not adapt at the same pace as its trading partners in Europe, notably Italy and Spain," it said
"There is a risk it will get worse if France does not adapt at the same pace as its trading partners in Europe, notably Italy and Spain," it said
Obamacare Drops Full-Time Employment
Obamacare Drops Full-Time Employment | Via Meadia
We’re still years away from the full implementation of Obamacare, but the unintended consequences of the law are already emerging.
Student insurance is harder to come by, companies are dropping insurance coverage for employees, and now they may be dropping full-time employment as well amidst the weakest economy in decades.
It’s hard to imagine this is what the authors of this law had in mind.
We’re still years away from the full implementation of Obamacare, but the unintended consequences of the law are already emerging.
Student insurance is harder to come by, companies are dropping insurance coverage for employees, and now they may be dropping full-time employment as well amidst the weakest economy in decades.
It’s hard to imagine this is what the authors of this law had in mind.
REQUEST FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION-COUNTY OF MUSKEGON
Julia Rupp, Executive Director
SUMMARY OF REQUEST (GENERAL DESCRIPTION, FINANCING, OTHER OPERATIONAL IMPACT, POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES)
Authorization is requested for Community Mental Health Services to purchase 20 new computers from CDWG to be used by new employees. Bids were obtained, with CDWG having the lowest bid at $35,037.80
Req. Desoription HISC COMPUTER ITEMS
20 Microcomp Hand/Laptop/Noteb $1,479.00 $29,580
20 Peripheral Miscellaneous $201.69 $4,033,80
20 Support Services Computer $71.20 $424,00
Cost per computer $1,751.89
Global Warming Did Not Cause Sandy
Global Warming Did Not Cause Sandy - Robert Zubrin - National Review Online
Some of those decrying global warming as the culprit have sidestepped these realities and instead pointed to warming-induced sea-level increases as the culprit to blame for Sandy’s destructiveness.
However, since 1980, the sea level has only risen 3 inches, while the previous sea level rise of 3 inches, from 1940 to 1980, occurred during a period of global cooling, and, in any case, both put together are negligible.
In fact, the actual reason for Sandy’s flooding was the coincidence of the storm’s arrival with the monthly peak full-moon high tide, which raised the sea level several feet above its normal daily average.
Some of those decrying global warming as the culprit have sidestepped these realities and instead pointed to warming-induced sea-level increases as the culprit to blame for Sandy’s destructiveness.
However, since 1980, the sea level has only risen 3 inches, while the previous sea level rise of 3 inches, from 1940 to 1980, occurred during a period of global cooling, and, in any case, both put together are negligible.
In fact, the actual reason for Sandy’s flooding was the coincidence of the storm’s arrival with the monthly peak full-moon high tide, which raised the sea level several feet above its normal daily average.
Victoria’s Secret show tosses hurricane-relief Guardsmen out of armory
Victoria’s Secret show tosses hurricane-relief Guardsmen out of armory - NYPOST.com
Dozens of National Guardsmen, and Army and Air Force personnel who have been sleeping at Manhattan’s Lexington Armory in between hurricane-relief shifts are being booted — to make room for Victoria’s Secret models in anticipation of Wednesday’s runway show.
About 300 uniformed personnel have been bunking down at the armory at various times since Sandy hit.
But their numbers will be reduced to 60 by Wednesday for the event, which is featuring Rihanna and Justin Bieber.
Dozens of National Guardsmen, and Army and Air Force personnel who have been sleeping at Manhattan’s Lexington Armory in between hurricane-relief shifts are being booted — to make room for Victoria’s Secret models in anticipation of Wednesday’s runway show.
About 300 uniformed personnel have been bunking down at the armory at various times since Sandy hit.
But their numbers will be reduced to 60 by Wednesday for the event, which is featuring Rihanna and Justin Bieber.
Monday, November 05, 2012
What if Mitt Romney wins on 6 November?
What if Mitt Romney wins on 6 November?
Romney has said he would be happy to sign a law making all abortion illegal in all circumstances, including cases of rape and incest and when the procedure is necessary to protect a mother’s health.
If that were to happen, Mexico and Canada (perhaps the UK, too) would become medical refugee destinations for those who can afford the air fare.
American women who travel abroad to abort can expect to be arrested for murder on their return.
Into the mind of liberals.....
Romney has said he would be happy to sign a law making all abortion illegal in all circumstances, including cases of rape and incest and when the procedure is necessary to protect a mother’s health.
If that were to happen, Mexico and Canada (perhaps the UK, too) would become medical refugee destinations for those who can afford the air fare.
American women who travel abroad to abort can expect to be arrested for murder on their return.
Into the mind of liberals.....
Wave goodbye to the Obama media
TUCKER CARLSON AND NEIL PATEL: Wave goodbye to the Obama media | The Daily Caller
All of this was probably inevitable, but it came faster than expected.
Through their dishonesty the legacy media hastened their own end.
Their moral authority has evaporated.
So has their business model.
Wave them goodbye on the way out.
All of this was probably inevitable, but it came faster than expected.
Through their dishonesty the legacy media hastened their own end.
Their moral authority has evaporated.
So has their business model.
Wave them goodbye on the way out.
4 Yrs at Private College = $130,468; Median-Priced Existing Home = $173,100; U.S. Debt Per American Under 18 = $218,676
4 Yrs at Private College = $130,468; Median-Priced Existing Home = $173,100; U.S. Debt Per American Under 18 = $218,676 | CNSNews.com
4 Yrs at Private College = $130,468;
Median-Priced Existing Home = $173,100;
U.S. Debt Per American Under 18 = $218,676
4 Yrs at Private College = $130,468;
Median-Priced Existing Home = $173,100;
U.S. Debt Per American Under 18 = $218,676
Long time coming: North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' to finally open 26 years after construction first began
Long time coming: North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' to finally open 26 years after construction first began | Mail Online
The enormous structure dubbed the 'Hotel of Doom' has been a source of fascination and ridicule around the world and an oversized embarrassment for North Korea's authoritarian regime led by the Korean Workers' Party.
North Korea began building the Ryugyong in the 1980s but stopped when North Korea suffered an economic crisis and funding ran out in the 1990s.
It was voted 'Worst Building in the History of Mankind' by Esquire magazine in 2008, which described the Ryugyong as 'hideously ugly, even by communist standards'.
The enormous structure dubbed the 'Hotel of Doom' has been a source of fascination and ridicule around the world and an oversized embarrassment for North Korea's authoritarian regime led by the Korean Workers' Party.
North Korea began building the Ryugyong in the 1980s but stopped when North Korea suffered an economic crisis and funding ran out in the 1990s.
It was voted 'Worst Building in the History of Mankind' by Esquire magazine in 2008, which described the Ryugyong as 'hideously ugly, even by communist standards'.
Video Confirms Negative Union Stereotypes
Video Confirms Negative Union Stereotypes [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Among the worst of those stereotypes is that unions foment violence.
One speaker at this union-sponsored event featured in the video, a fellow named Bill Webster, describes his first day at the Fisher Body plant in Kalamazoo years ago, when a co-worker "encouraged" his participation in a work slowdown by threatening to have his legs broken if he didn’t.
Watch the video, below.
Among the worst of those stereotypes is that unions foment violence.
One speaker at this union-sponsored event featured in the video, a fellow named Bill Webster, describes his first day at the Fisher Body plant in Kalamazoo years ago, when a co-worker "encouraged" his participation in a work slowdown by threatening to have his legs broken if he didn’t.
Watch the video, below.
FIVE REASONS FOR THE POST-SANDY GASOLINE SHORTAGE
Instapundit » Blog Archive » FIVE REASONS FOR THE POST-SANDY GASOLINE SHORTAGE
All real, but leaves out the distorting effect of price controls.
And here’s something it seems like Chris Christie should’ve waived somehow: “New Jersey is the only state with mandatory full-service at gas stations (you can’t pump your own gas even if you want to). While this minor inconvenience is usually offset by New Jersey’s lower gas prices, the influx of customers means that gas stations are struggling to keep all their pumps manned, which slows down long lines even more.”
Especially because if you can’t charge more for gas, you can’t hire more people to man the pumps without losing money.
UPDATE: Dave Kirkham emails: “You can’t pump your own gas in Oregon either.” I did not know that.
All real, but leaves out the distorting effect of price controls.
And here’s something it seems like Chris Christie should’ve waived somehow: “New Jersey is the only state with mandatory full-service at gas stations (you can’t pump your own gas even if you want to). While this minor inconvenience is usually offset by New Jersey’s lower gas prices, the influx of customers means that gas stations are struggling to keep all their pumps manned, which slows down long lines even more.”
Especially because if you can’t charge more for gas, you can’t hire more people to man the pumps without losing money.
UPDATE: Dave Kirkham emails: “You can’t pump your own gas in Oregon either.” I did not know that.
The difference between alot, a lot and allot
The difference between alot, a lot and allot</font> (grammar lesson)
There is often confusion over the words 'alot', 'a lot' and 'allot'.
Alot
This word does not exist.
It is often mistakenly written instead of "a lot".
I know alot about precious stones.
I know a lot about precious stones.
There is often confusion over the words 'alot', 'a lot' and 'allot'.
Alot
This word does not exist.
It is often mistakenly written instead of "a lot".
I know alot about precious stones.
I know a lot about precious stones.
First Amendment, French Style
PJ Media » First Amendment, French Style
There was a quick report on the impending U.S. presidential election.
“Yesterday, we followed Barack Obama’s campaign,” a young woman said.
“Today we turn to Mitt Romney’s campaign.”
All right. Except that “following Romney’s campaign” amounted, incredibly, to an interview with a certain Dr. Gordon, who explained that most Americans were grateful to President Obama for having introduced Obamacare.
Especially those women who otherwise would have been deprived of any access to birth control. Some journalist at RTL then explained that Romney would abolish Obamacare.
And the report was over.
Most listeners, I am afraid, just swallowed the story whole and didn’t even understand there was something problematic about it.
The bottom line, indeed, is that almost everybody in France is convinced that Obama is good and Romney is bad.
This explains a lot. Read it all.
There was a quick report on the impending U.S. presidential election.
“Yesterday, we followed Barack Obama’s campaign,” a young woman said.
“Today we turn to Mitt Romney’s campaign.”
All right. Except that “following Romney’s campaign” amounted, incredibly, to an interview with a certain Dr. Gordon, who explained that most Americans were grateful to President Obama for having introduced Obamacare.
Especially those women who otherwise would have been deprived of any access to birth control. Some journalist at RTL then explained that Romney would abolish Obamacare.
And the report was over.
Most listeners, I am afraid, just swallowed the story whole and didn’t even understand there was something problematic about it.
The bottom line, indeed, is that almost everybody in France is convinced that Obama is good and Romney is bad.
This explains a lot. Read it all.
FEMA Taps Private Vendors to Meet Sandy Victim's Needs
FEMA Taps Private Vendors to Meet Sandy Victim's Needs
In fact, the agency appears to have been completely unprepared to distribute bottled water to Hurricane Sandy victims when the storm hit this Monday. I
n contrast to its stated policy, FEMA failed to have any meaningful supplies of bottled water -- or any other supplies, for that matter -- stored in nearby facilities as it had proclaimed it would on its website. This was the case despite several days advance warning of the impending storm.
FEMA only began to solicit bids for vendors to provide bottled water for distribution to Hurricane Sandy victims on Friday, sending out a solicitation request for 2.3 million gallons of bottled water at the FedBizOpps.gov website.
Bidding closed at 4:30 pm eastern.
In fact, the agency appears to have been completely unprepared to distribute bottled water to Hurricane Sandy victims when the storm hit this Monday. I
n contrast to its stated policy, FEMA failed to have any meaningful supplies of bottled water -- or any other supplies, for that matter -- stored in nearby facilities as it had proclaimed it would on its website. This was the case despite several days advance warning of the impending storm.
FEMA only began to solicit bids for vendors to provide bottled water for distribution to Hurricane Sandy victims on Friday, sending out a solicitation request for 2.3 million gallons of bottled water at the FedBizOpps.gov website.
Bidding closed at 4:30 pm eastern.
Transgender Student in Women’s Locker Room Raises Uproar
Transgender Student in Women’s Locker Room Raises Uproar - ABC News
The decision to allow a transgender 45-year-old college student who identifies as a woman but has male genitalia to use the women’s locker room has raised a fracas among parents and faith-based organizations, who say children as young as 6 years old use the locker room.
The locker room at Evergreen College in Olympia, Wash., is shared with the Capital High School swim club and a children’s swim academy, along with the students at Evergreen.
The decision to allow a transgender 45-year-old college student who identifies as a woman but has male genitalia to use the women’s locker room has raised a fracas among parents and faith-based organizations, who say children as young as 6 years old use the locker room.
The locker room at Evergreen College in Olympia, Wash., is shared with the Capital High School swim club and a children’s swim academy, along with the students at Evergreen.
Last Dance - By Mark Steyn
Last Dance - By Mark Steyn - The Corner - National Review Online
Last Dance
By Mark Steyn
Yesterday was apparently National Dance For Obama Day.
In Manhattan it attracted all of twelve dancers .
Of course, New York has been devastated by Hurricane Bloomberg, but the attendance in undevastated cities was not much better.
Still, I was sorry to miss it, having spent the last six weeks working on my interpretative dance of the Benghazi attack including an extended seven-hour coolly sensuous samba of the President deciding not to decide to do anything.
By the way, for any members of the Obama Youth Dancers reading this, tomorrow is National Hokey-Pokey For The National Debt Day.
Timmy Geithner will put a US Treasury Bond in, Ben Bernanke will put it out, and unionized pom-pom heavies from the SEIU will shake it all about.
Meet outside the Federal Reserve, 11am.
Last Dance
By Mark Steyn
Yesterday was apparently National Dance For Obama Day.
In Manhattan it attracted all of twelve dancers .
Of course, New York has been devastated by Hurricane Bloomberg, but the attendance in undevastated cities was not much better.
Still, I was sorry to miss it, having spent the last six weeks working on my interpretative dance of the Benghazi attack including an extended seven-hour coolly sensuous samba of the President deciding not to decide to do anything.
By the way, for any members of the Obama Youth Dancers reading this, tomorrow is National Hokey-Pokey For The National Debt Day.
Timmy Geithner will put a US Treasury Bond in, Ben Bernanke will put it out, and unionized pom-pom heavies from the SEIU will shake it all about.
Meet outside the Federal Reserve, 11am.
Sunday, November 04, 2012
An Unpredictable End to a Very Predictable Election
An Unpredictable End to a Very Predictable Election - Rasmussen Reports™
Eight states, with a total of 95 Electoral College votes, remain toss-ups and will determine the winner: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.
All eight of those states were carried by Obama in 2008.
Florida and Virginia are absolute must-win states for the Romney campaign.
If the president wins either, the election will be his.
It is quite reasonable to think the challenger can win these states but far from a sure thing.
Eight states, with a total of 95 Electoral College votes, remain toss-ups and will determine the winner: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.
All eight of those states were carried by Obama in 2008.
Florida and Virginia are absolute must-win states for the Romney campaign.
If the president wins either, the election will be his.
It is quite reasonable to think the challenger can win these states but far from a sure thing.
Chaos reigns at free gas fiasco
Chaos reigns at free gas fiasco - NYPOST.com
A Cuomo-administration source blamed the mix up on the military
A Cuomo-administration source blamed the mix up on the military
Voting advocates ask for investigation into missing absentee ballots in Oakland, Macomb counties
Voting advocates ask for investigation into missing absentee ballots in Oakland, Macomb counties | MLive.com
Auburn Hills Clerk Terri Kowal said last week that more than 800 absentee ballots mailed in early October never made it to voters.
Auburn Hills Clerk Terri Kowal said last week that more than 800 absentee ballots mailed in early October never made it to voters.
FEMA Taps Private Vendors to Meet Sandy Victim's Needs
FEMA Taps Private Vendors to Meet Sandy Victim's Needs
FEMA only began to solicit bids for vendors to provide bottled water for distribution to Hurricane Sandy victims on Friday, sending out a solicitation request for 2.3 million gallons of bottled water at the FedBizOpps.gov website.
Bidding closed at 4:30 pm eastern
FEMA only began to solicit bids for vendors to provide bottled water for distribution to Hurricane Sandy victims on Friday, sending out a solicitation request for 2.3 million gallons of bottled water at the FedBizOpps.gov website.
Bidding closed at 4:30 pm eastern
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Potential Paths to a 269 Predicament
Potential Paths to a 269 Predicament - ABC News
ABC News' Jon Karl has detailed how this election could actually result in a Romney/Biden administration.
ut in the event of an electoral college tie, there's one last-ditch possibility to avoid this bipartisan turn of events.
The actual convening of the Electoral College in their respective states is on Dec. 17.
ABC News' Jon Karl has detailed how this election could actually result in a Romney/Biden administration.
ut in the event of an electoral college tie, there's one last-ditch possibility to avoid this bipartisan turn of events.
The actual convening of the Electoral College in their respective states is on Dec. 17.
USS Enterprise sets out on its final mission
USS Enterprise sets out on its final mission • The Register
After decommissioning, which officially occurs on December 1, the US Navy will be left with only 10 aircraft carriers to protect itself, only eight more than its nearest rivals Italy and Spain.
After decommissioning, which officially occurs on December 1, the US Navy will be left with only 10 aircraft carriers to protect itself, only eight more than its nearest rivals Italy and Spain.
Bill Maher Warns Romney Supporters: 'Black People Know Who You Are and They Will Come After You'
Bill Maher Warns Romney Supporters: 'Black People Know Who You Are and They Will Come After You' | NewsBusters.org
Bill Maher on HBO's Real Time Friday might have said one of the most disgraceful things uttered during the 2012 campaign season.
"If you're thinking about voting for Mitt Romney, I would like to make this one plea: black people know who you are and they will come after you" (video follows with commentary):
Bill Maher on HBO's Real Time Friday might have said one of the most disgraceful things uttered during the 2012 campaign season.
"If you're thinking about voting for Mitt Romney, I would like to make this one plea: black people know who you are and they will come after you" (video follows with commentary):
Why Was There No October Surprise? Because Every Freakin’ Day for the Last Four Years Has Been an October Surprise
Zombie » Why Was There No October Surprise? Because Every Freakin’ Day for the Last Four Years Has Been an October Surprise
The Complete List of Barack Obama’s Scandals, Misdeeds, Crimes and Blunders
The Complete List of Barack Obama’s Scandals, Misdeeds, Crimes and Blunders
Mark Steyn: Biggest Big Government can't keep lights on
Mark Steyn: Biggest Big Government can't keep lights on | president, government, new - Opinion - The Orange County Register
I don't know whether Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan can fix things, but I do know that Barack Obama and Joe Biden won't even try – and that therefore a vote for Obama is a vote for the certainty of national collapse.
Look at Lower Manhattan in the dark, and try to imagine what America might look like after the rest of the planet decides it no longer needs the dollar as global reserve currency.
For four years, we have had a president who can spend everything but build nothing.
Nothing but debt, dependency, and decay.
As I said at the beginning, in different ways the response to Hurricane Sandy and Benghazi exemplify the fundamental unseriousness of the superpower at twilight.
Whether or not to get serious is the choice facing the electorate Tuesday.
I don't know whether Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan can fix things, but I do know that Barack Obama and Joe Biden won't even try – and that therefore a vote for Obama is a vote for the certainty of national collapse.
Look at Lower Manhattan in the dark, and try to imagine what America might look like after the rest of the planet decides it no longer needs the dollar as global reserve currency.
For four years, we have had a president who can spend everything but build nothing.
Nothing but debt, dependency, and decay.
As I said at the beginning, in different ways the response to Hurricane Sandy and Benghazi exemplify the fundamental unseriousness of the superpower at twilight.
Whether or not to get serious is the choice facing the electorate Tuesday.
Mark Steyn: Biggest Big Government can't keep lights on
Mark Steyn: Biggest Big Government can't keep lights on | president, government, new - Opinion - The Orange County Register
"A big storm requires Big Government," pronounced The New York Times.
But Washington is so big-hearted with Big Government it spends $188 million an hour that it doesn't have – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Ramadan.
And yet, mysteriously, multitrillion-dollar Big Government Obama-style can't do anything except sluice food stamps to the dependent class, lavish benefits and early retirement packages to the bureaucrats that service them, and so-called government "investment" to approved Obama cronies.
"A big storm requires Big Government," pronounced The New York Times.
But Washington is so big-hearted with Big Government it spends $188 million an hour that it doesn't have – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Ramadan.
And yet, mysteriously, multitrillion-dollar Big Government Obama-style can't do anything except sluice food stamps to the dependent class, lavish benefits and early retirement packages to the bureaucrats that service them, and so-called government "investment" to approved Obama cronies.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Venice hit by worst flooding in two years
Venice hit by worst flooding in two years | Reuters
Tourists in Venice put plastic bags over their legs and residents wore rubber boots as water rose to knee-high levels in many parts of the lagoon city on Thursday.
The median level of the Adriatic Sea swelled to about 1.4 metres (1.5 yards) above normal - the highest in nearly two years - sending water from the lagoon into St. Mark's Square and many narrow alleyways.
Wooden catwalks which are usually used to allow pedestrian passage over flooded areas were removed after the water rose above them, rendering them useless.
In some places, it was impossible to distinguish where canals ended and sidewalks began.
Much of Italy has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds over the past week.
Tourists in Venice put plastic bags over their legs and residents wore rubber boots as water rose to knee-high levels in many parts of the lagoon city on Thursday.
The median level of the Adriatic Sea swelled to about 1.4 metres (1.5 yards) above normal - the highest in nearly two years - sending water from the lagoon into St. Mark's Square and many narrow alleyways.
Wooden catwalks which are usually used to allow pedestrian passage over flooded areas were removed after the water rose above them, rendering them useless.
In some places, it was impossible to distinguish where canals ended and sidewalks began.
Much of Italy has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds over the past week.
Driving restrictions into Manhattan
Driving restrictions into Manhattan - New York News | NYC Breaking News
Police are stopping to check cars at the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Queensboro Bridge, RFK/Triborough Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, and Lincoln Tunnel to determine how many people are inside before they are allowed into the bridges or tunnel.
The check points reduced traffic to one lane.
The inspections appeared to be taking several seconds per vehicle.
Police are stopping to check cars at the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Queensboro Bridge, RFK/Triborough Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, and Lincoln Tunnel to determine how many people are inside before they are allowed into the bridges or tunnel.
The check points reduced traffic to one lane.
The inspections appeared to be taking several seconds per vehicle.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
« Press Man: The Prisoner of Zandi
« Press Man: The Prisoner of Zandi Commentary Magazine
In a news story about Obama’s plans for a big spending bill, in December 2008, the New York Times identified him as a “Republican economist advising Democrats.”
In reality, he was a Democratic economist who’d just got done advising a Republican, and “advising” is (probably) not the right word.
In a news story about Obama’s plans for a big spending bill, in December 2008, the New York Times identified him as a “Republican economist advising Democrats.”
In reality, he was a Democratic economist who’d just got done advising a Republican, and “advising” is (probably) not the right word.
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