Postmaster presses Congress to act on retiree bill
"The agency is on track to lose about $6.4 billion this year, despite efforts to target $5.9 billion in cuts for fiscal year 2009, which ends September 30, and anticipates an additional lost of $6 billion next fiscal year,"
And these folks tell us the very SAME government can run our entire health care system?
Friday, May 08, 2009
Tea Party Toolbox
Our Muskegon "Tea Party" rally:
http://www.muskegonpatriots.com/
Muskegon Rally:
May 23, 2009
Veterans Park (in between the N Muskegon Causeway
10:30am-end (aprox. 1 hour)
National Event:
July 4th 2009 in Lansing at the State Capital.
http://www.muskegonpatriots.com/
Muskegon Rally:
May 23, 2009
Veterans Park (in between the N Muskegon Causeway
10:30am-end (aprox. 1 hour)
National Event:
July 4th 2009 in Lansing at the State Capital.
"Declaring our independance from reckless spending"
Caravan decorationg party before we leave here in Muskegon!
More info to come.
Great "Toolbox" info from Jack McHugh at the Mackinac Center
Friends -
Since the Tea Parties, the questions that everyone has been asking are "what next?" and "what else can we do?"
The Mackinac Center has posted three important tools with some answers. All three are now live on Mackinac.org.
The first is "Tea Party Activists have Attitude," and it describes the 'tude they should have to change the incentives on members of the political class.
(First item: "Tea Party activists aren't impressed that their politician is a 'nice guy.' They're all 'nice guys' - get over it, and hold them accountable for their deeds rather than their smile.")
The second installment is called "Ten Minute Tea Party Activist" and it lists 10 specific actions activists can do.
These are more sophisticated than the usual "civic creed" nostrums - I think you will like. This list is now live on Mackinac.org (and will be the featured Current Comment on Monday).
Finally, a "Candidate Quesionnaire for Tea Party Activists" provides "hard-to-dodge questions that suggest whether a candidate for the Michigan Legislature actually supports limited government principles."
Emphasis on "hard to dodge" - these go way beyond the "Do you support tax and spending cuts?" that they all say "yes" to, and which tell you nothing.
Please don't hesitate to spread these tools far and wide.
Thanks for all you do.
Regards,
Jack McHugh
Links:
http://www.mackinac.org/10508
http://www.mackinac.org/10509
http://www.mackinac.org/10510
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Millions, Billions, Trillions - Political Punch
Millions, Billions, Trillions - Political Punch
"$17 billion is without question real money, and it means something, though within the context of the president's budget it's less than one half of one percent of the total budget.
And it's about 1.4 percent of the projected deficit for 2010 of $1.17 trillion.
And as the Wall Street Journal points out, the president's proposed 'cuts are outweighed by proposals to spend more on an array of programs and regulatory functions.' The budget for the Federal Railway Administration budget is increased, for instance, from $1.8 billion to $2.7 billion.
Whether or not $17 billion is a lot of money in spending cuts depends, of course, on what one compares it to -- and who's doing the comparing."
"Great Leader" must assume we voters are economic morons or...... "Great Leader" is an economic moron.
I vote.
I'm not an economic moron.
"Great Leader" is and he's misjudged Americans.... I hope!
"$17 billion is without question real money, and it means something, though within the context of the president's budget it's less than one half of one percent of the total budget.
And it's about 1.4 percent of the projected deficit for 2010 of $1.17 trillion.
And as the Wall Street Journal points out, the president's proposed 'cuts are outweighed by proposals to spend more on an array of programs and regulatory functions.' The budget for the Federal Railway Administration budget is increased, for instance, from $1.8 billion to $2.7 billion.
Whether or not $17 billion is a lot of money in spending cuts depends, of course, on what one compares it to -- and who's doing the comparing."
"Great Leader" must assume we voters are economic morons or...... "Great Leader" is an economic moron.
I vote.
I'm not an economic moron.
"Great Leader" is and he's misjudged Americans.... I hope!
Gov't Attempting to Seize Smith & Wesson
Gov't Attempting to Seize Smith & Wesson
"a clause in the 2009 Stimulus Bill calls for the federal government to seize industries and companies that are essential to the economy or 'government function.'
The Treasury Department contacted the company in March 2009, asking to buy shares at $10 above market price. However, this offer was sharply rebuffed.
Similar offers have been made to Remington."
This government is out of control!
"a clause in the 2009 Stimulus Bill calls for the federal government to seize industries and companies that are essential to the economy or 'government function.'
The Treasury Department contacted the company in March 2009, asking to buy shares at $10 above market price. However, this offer was sharply rebuffed.
Similar offers have been made to Remington."
This government is out of control!
Records violations ensnare housing nominee
Records violations ensnare housing nominee
"President Obama's choice for the government's No. 2 housing job is embroiled in the largest fine in U.S. history for 'blatant violations' of open records laws after the Washington State Supreme Court chastised his office for withholding documents detailing taxpayer costs for a new professional football stadium in Seattle"
Does Obama know ANYONE who is not a crook?
"President Obama's choice for the government's No. 2 housing job is embroiled in the largest fine in U.S. history for 'blatant violations' of open records laws after the Washington State Supreme Court chastised his office for withholding documents detailing taxpayer costs for a new professional football stadium in Seattle"
Does Obama know ANYONE who is not a crook?
STATE CANNOT AFFORD COSTLY UNEMPLOYMENT EXPANSION PASSED BY THE MICHIGAN HOUSE
STATE CANNOT AFFORD COSTLY UNEMPLOYMENT EXPANSION PASSED BY THE MICHIGAN HOUSE
"“House Democrats took the easy and short-sighted route to $138 million in one-time federal money, while turning their backs on the job providers who will be left to foot the bill of the $69.7 million per-year expansion of the 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance system.”
“The Democrats’ action today will permanently increase costs and further strain the unemployment system and the ability of the state to fulfill its commitment to those who are currently eligible for unemployment benefits.”"
Click the link to see how really, really bad this democrat supported bill is!
"“House Democrats took the easy and short-sighted route to $138 million in one-time federal money, while turning their backs on the job providers who will be left to foot the bill of the $69.7 million per-year expansion of the 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance system.”
“The Democrats’ action today will permanently increase costs and further strain the unemployment system and the ability of the state to fulfill its commitment to those who are currently eligible for unemployment benefits.”"
Click the link to see how really, really bad this democrat supported bill is!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Powell Says Shrinking GOP Should Return To The Center
Powell Says Shrinking GOP Should Return To The Center: "Powell told corporate security executives........ The party must realize that the country has changed, he said. 'Americans do want to pay taxes for services,' he said. 'Americans are looking for more government in their life, not less.'"
Huh?
And this guy said he was a republican?
Huh?
And this guy said he was a republican?
Chrysler: The Next Pension Crisis?
Chrysler: The Next Pension Crisis?
"But for the PBGC, and for Chrysler employees, it's quite possible that all that's been done is to delay the inevitable. Chrysler's pension plans are $9.3 billion underfunded."
"But for the PBGC, and for Chrysler employees, it's quite possible that all that's been done is to delay the inevitable. Chrysler's pension plans are $9.3 billion underfunded."
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
The President Who Hates His Country
The President Who Hates His Country: "In just the first 100-days of his tenure, Obama’s words and actions have demonstrated that he is no friend of the country he leads. This is only a smattering of what happened on his recent three-continent trip abroad and to Mexico:"
WHO says highest pandemic level possible - Las Vegas Sun
WHO says highest pandemic level possible
"WHO says highest pandemic level possible
The Associated Press
Mon, May 4, 2009 (7:33 a.m.)
A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic.
WHO uses a six-level scale to assess the world's risk. Last Wednesday, the agency raised the level to 5. Level 6 means a global outbreak of swine flu is under way."
WHO?
What?
Whatever.....
"WHO says highest pandemic level possible
The Associated Press
Mon, May 4, 2009 (7:33 a.m.)
A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic.
WHO uses a six-level scale to assess the world's risk. Last Wednesday, the agency raised the level to 5. Level 6 means a global outbreak of swine flu is under way."
WHO?
What?
Whatever.....
Poll: Most Jewish Israelis back attack on Iran
Poll: Most Jewish Israelis back attack on Iran
"A large majority of Israeli Jews support military action aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a survey sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League"
Interesting they would specify "Jewish" Israelis as seperate from "Israelis".
"A large majority of Israeli Jews support military action aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a survey sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League"
Interesting they would specify "Jewish" Israelis as seperate from "Israelis".
Sunday, May 03, 2009
FREE MICHIGAN: Film Office Chief Omitted Figures - Senators Seeking More Transparency
"The Michigan Film Office is accused of omitting figures that show the impact of the film rebate idea in the state.
But some new numbers released show that, for example, “a total of $15.2 million spent and 140 jobs created by the production of 'High School,' shot primarily at the Howell Public Schools Parker Campus in Marion Township.
'Youth in Revolt,' part of which was filmed in Livingston County, spent $12 million in Michigan and created 130 jobs.”
We aren’t math geniuses here – we had an algebra tutor in high school and still can’t figure out what the square root of x is – but his seems like quite an expenditure for very few jobs."
But some new numbers released show that, for example, “a total of $15.2 million spent and 140 jobs created by the production of 'High School,' shot primarily at the Howell Public Schools Parker Campus in Marion Township.
'Youth in Revolt,' part of which was filmed in Livingston County, spent $12 million in Michigan and created 130 jobs.”
We aren’t math geniuses here – we had an algebra tutor in high school and still can’t figure out what the square root of x is – but his seems like quite an expenditure for very few jobs."
Allergy of Dread
Allergy of Dread
"I saw my first case of a panic reaction to someone sneezing in public. Two people looked shocked and afraid that someone sneezed.
The look they had was not one of annoyance or one that said they thought the “sneezer” was impolite.
They were not close to the “sneezer”, and the “sneezer” turned, lowered his head and put his hand over his mouth.
The non sneezers actually looked afraid or at least threatened.
Joe Biden seems to think that any confined space should be declared what, a “sneeze free” zone?
What should we do to the offenders?
Perhaps we can auction off credits of say $1 per sneeze in public; a kind of “cap and trade” in the mucus membrane industry."
from Conservative in Muskegon
Read it all!
"I saw my first case of a panic reaction to someone sneezing in public. Two people looked shocked and afraid that someone sneezed.
The look they had was not one of annoyance or one that said they thought the “sneezer” was impolite.
They were not close to the “sneezer”, and the “sneezer” turned, lowered his head and put his hand over his mouth.
The non sneezers actually looked afraid or at least threatened.
Joe Biden seems to think that any confined space should be declared what, a “sneeze free” zone?
What should we do to the offenders?
Perhaps we can auction off credits of say $1 per sneeze in public; a kind of “cap and trade” in the mucus membrane industry."
from Conservative in Muskegon
Read it all!
SUNDAY HOT READ: THE BULLY PULPIT
SUNDAY HOT READ: THE BULLY PULPIT
"Glenn Reynolds wonders how the White House press corps will feel about being used as an arm of the administration to beat its opposition into submission.
My guess? Enchanted, with just a couple of exceptions.
He also wonders whether they will show the slightest inclination to ask about these allegations.
So far, it looks like the Sounds of Silence on the WHPC dial rather than We’re Not Gonna Take It."
"Glenn Reynolds wonders how the White House press corps will feel about being used as an arm of the administration to beat its opposition into submission.
My guess? Enchanted, with just a couple of exceptions.
He also wonders whether they will show the slightest inclination to ask about these allegations.
So far, it looks like the Sounds of Silence on the WHPC dial rather than We’re Not Gonna Take It."
Chrysler to launch 'building a new company' ad campaign, offer new incentives as bankruptcy process begins -
Chrysler to launch 'building a new company' ad campaign, offer new incentives as bankruptcy process begins
"Executives for the Auburn Hills-based company said Friday that Chrysler will run full-page newspaper ads on Sunday and Monday announcing the campaign, titled: 'We're building a new car company. Come see what we're building for you.'"
Hmmmm.... "a new car company" might be nice for some.... but wouldn't it be better to tell folks they're building better cars and trucks?
Or is this new campaign aimed at Obama's taxmen and their ability to steal more taxpayer billions for union thugs and failing businesses.... to follow their other $billions of our tax dollars down the drain?
"Executives for the Auburn Hills-based company said Friday that Chrysler will run full-page newspaper ads on Sunday and Monday announcing the campaign, titled: 'We're building a new car company. Come see what we're building for you.'"
Hmmmm.... "a new car company" might be nice for some.... but wouldn't it be better to tell folks they're building better cars and trucks?
Or is this new campaign aimed at Obama's taxmen and their ability to steal more taxpayer billions for union thugs and failing businesses.... to follow their other $billions of our tax dollars down the drain?
Kings Firecrackers
This will get you going!
These girls could easily replace coffee as a picker upper!
(click the link below to see how old these kids are)
Next click this link to see who these girls really are:
Friday, May 01, 2009
Emergency Rooms Fill With Record Numbers, but Many Aren’t Ill, Just Afraid - NYTimes.com
Emergency Rooms Fill With Record Numbers, but Many Aren’t Ill, Just Afraid
"Some hospital emergency rooms have seen record-breaking numbers of patients this week as those with coughs, sore throats and fevers — and sometimes no symptoms at all — have sought reassurance that they do not have the deadly H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu."
Why not?
It's a free break from the monotony.
Plus you get a cookie!
"Some hospital emergency rooms have seen record-breaking numbers of patients this week as those with coughs, sore throats and fevers — and sometimes no symptoms at all — have sought reassurance that they do not have the deadly H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu."
Why not?
It's a free break from the monotony.
Plus you get a cookie!
Air Force One, Flaps Up!
Air Force One, Flaps Up!
"I was amused when the White House announced that it was going to look into the whole flap surrounding the buzzing of The Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan by Air Force One a few days ago.
The White House announced that it was unaware of the plan to scare the pants off of half of one of America’s busiest cities and had “just found out about it.”
Really, is someone out joyriding in the president’s plane around New York without permission?
What if there had been a national emergency and he had to rush out to Edwards AFB.
“Hey, where is my ride?”
“We’re not sure, Mr. President” but we are looking into it and should have a reasonable idea within three weeks.”
They also failed to tell the Mayor and other city and state safety departments about their antics. I wonder if they clued in the FAA. Air traffic control may have been having a bit of a heart attack too. Two unidentified fighter jets and a 747 dropping down to 1000 feet isn’t something they see every day. Maybe Maverick and Goose hijacked the plane and buzzed the tower without permission.
The White House said it was going to have a thorough investigation into how this happened and should have some results in two weeks. Though it may not seem so, this is really good news for the Bush Administration officials caught up in the “torture” witch hunt. If it is going to take the Obama Administration two weeks to find out who gave the thumbs up to barnstorming Wall Street I’m guessing the torture investigations will wrap up sometime around 2023.
I think I could get to the bottom of this in about two hours.
I would call the pilot who flew the plane and say something like, “Who told you to go fly around the Statue of Liberty?” He would give me a name and I would work my way up the chain of command until I found the Rhodes Scholar who dreamed up this plan.
Here is the kicker. The Obama team prides itself in how they are so, twittered up, tech savvy and Internet geeky but apparently none of these folks have ever heard of a little think called Adobe Photoshop! Forget flying around New Your Harbor. I could have shown The President’s jet sitting in the middle of the Rose Bowl, buzzing Kim Jong Il’s palace or pulling the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders water-skiing across Crater Lake!
If you’re going to go for a photo op why not just put the President in the pilot’s seat doing his own flying. Maybe we could also Photoshop him flying the bird to the middle class taxpaying public when they are trying to send him a message. Wait, he’s already done that!
"I was amused when the White House announced that it was going to look into the whole flap surrounding the buzzing of The Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan by Air Force One a few days ago.
The White House announced that it was unaware of the plan to scare the pants off of half of one of America’s busiest cities and had “just found out about it.”
Really, is someone out joyriding in the president’s plane around New York without permission?
What if there had been a national emergency and he had to rush out to Edwards AFB.
“Hey, where is my ride?”
“We’re not sure, Mr. President” but we are looking into it and should have a reasonable idea within three weeks.”
They also failed to tell the Mayor and other city and state safety departments about their antics. I wonder if they clued in the FAA. Air traffic control may have been having a bit of a heart attack too. Two unidentified fighter jets and a 747 dropping down to 1000 feet isn’t something they see every day. Maybe Maverick and Goose hijacked the plane and buzzed the tower without permission.
The White House said it was going to have a thorough investigation into how this happened and should have some results in two weeks. Though it may not seem so, this is really good news for the Bush Administration officials caught up in the “torture” witch hunt. If it is going to take the Obama Administration two weeks to find out who gave the thumbs up to barnstorming Wall Street I’m guessing the torture investigations will wrap up sometime around 2023.
I think I could get to the bottom of this in about two hours.
I would call the pilot who flew the plane and say something like, “Who told you to go fly around the Statue of Liberty?” He would give me a name and I would work my way up the chain of command until I found the Rhodes Scholar who dreamed up this plan.
Here is the kicker. The Obama team prides itself in how they are so, twittered up, tech savvy and Internet geeky but apparently none of these folks have ever heard of a little think called Adobe Photoshop! Forget flying around New Your Harbor. I could have shown The President’s jet sitting in the middle of the Rose Bowl, buzzing Kim Jong Il’s palace or pulling the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders water-skiing across Crater Lake!
If you’re going to go for a photo op why not just put the President in the pilot’s seat doing his own flying. Maybe we could also Photoshop him flying the bird to the middle class taxpaying public when they are trying to send him a message. Wait, he’s already done that!
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