Obamas earned 5.5 million dollars in 2009
"President Barack Obama and his wife have doubled their income since he took office, declaring a joint gross income of 5.5 million dollars for the 2009 fiscal year, the White House said Thursday"
Has ANY sitting president made close to $5.5 MILLION in one year?
Imagine if he was a......republican!
But this is a simple yawn from the MSM.
Nothing here folks, just go home...walk away.....no big deal....
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Breyer: ObamaCare a Good Candidate for Supreme Ct. Review
Breyer: ObamaCare a Good Candidate for Supreme Ct. Review
"Justice Stephen Breyer says that the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to rule on ObamaCare at some point in the future, the Associated Press reports:
Breyer told a congressional panel Thursday that the massive health care law, like most major federal legislation, is a good candidate for high court review."
"Justice Stephen Breyer says that the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to rule on ObamaCare at some point in the future, the Associated Press reports:
Breyer told a congressional panel Thursday that the massive health care law, like most major federal legislation, is a good candidate for high court review."
Markets could be derailed again, warns Soros
Markets could be derailed again, warns Soros
“Unless we learn the lessons, that markets are inherently unstable and that stability needs to the objective of public policy, we are facing a yet larger bubble."
Even Soros is on board!
Be afraid...very afraid......
“Unless we learn the lessons, that markets are inherently unstable and that stability needs to the objective of public policy, we are facing a yet larger bubble."
Even Soros is on board!
Be afraid...very afraid......
NYC to stop paying teachers to do nothing
NYC to stop paying teachers to do nothing
"Officially known as teacher-reassignment centers, the so-called rubber rooms are off-campus spaces where hundreds of teachers are paid their full salaries to do nothing while they await disciplinary hearings."
"Officially known as teacher-reassignment centers, the so-called rubber rooms are off-campus spaces where hundreds of teachers are paid their full salaries to do nothing while they await disciplinary hearings."
N.C. Says Tea Party Flags Are Weapons?
N.C. Says Tea Party Flags Are Weapons?
"The ban on flagpoles and signs with posts that could be turned into weapons was added in September to the permit from the N.C. Department of Administration that groups need to hold demonstrations or events on state-operated grounds."
"The ban on flagpoles and signs with posts that could be turned into weapons was added in September to the permit from the N.C. Department of Administration that groups need to hold demonstrations or events on state-operated grounds."
The Teacher Pension Nightmare
The Teacher Pension Nightmare
"Pension and retirement plans all over America have lost value.
Plans covering public school teachers, by their own admission, are underfunded by $332 billion.
However, the plans' real funding gap is far worse than their financial statements show, at nearly a trillion dollars--and you and I will bear the burden of covering their shortfall."
"Pension and retirement plans all over America have lost value.
Plans covering public school teachers, by their own admission, are underfunded by $332 billion.
However, the plans' real funding gap is far worse than their financial statements show, at nearly a trillion dollars--and you and I will bear the burden of covering their shortfall."
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
UNDERFUNDED TEACHER PENSION PLANS: It’s Worse Than You Think
UNDERFUNDED TEACHER PENSION PLANS: It’s Worse Than You Think
"The general picture is not a good one. According to the fifty-nine funds’ own financial statements:
Total unfunded liabilities to teachers—i.e., the gap between existing plan assets and the present value of benefits accrued by plan participants—are $332 billion.
According to our more conservative calculations:
These plans’ unfunded liabilities total about $933 billion.
In addition, we have found that:
Only $116 billion, or less than one quarter, of this $600 billion discrepancy is attributable to the stock market drop precipitated by the 2007 financial crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average would have to nearly double overnight to make up for the present underfunding of these plans."
"The general picture is not a good one. According to the fifty-nine funds’ own financial statements:
Total unfunded liabilities to teachers—i.e., the gap between existing plan assets and the present value of benefits accrued by plan participants—are $332 billion.
According to our more conservative calculations:
These plans’ unfunded liabilities total about $933 billion.
In addition, we have found that:
Only $116 billion, or less than one quarter, of this $600 billion discrepancy is attributable to the stock market drop precipitated by the 2007 financial crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average would have to nearly double overnight to make up for the present underfunding of these plans."
Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit
Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit
"In the middle of it all was Obama -- occupant of an office once informally known as 'leader of the free world' -- putting on a clinic for some of the world's greatest dictators in how to circumvent a free press."
WaPos leftist Dana Milbank?!!!
"In the middle of it all was Obama -- occupant of an office once informally known as 'leader of the free world' -- putting on a clinic for some of the world's greatest dictators in how to circumvent a free press."
WaPos leftist Dana Milbank?!!!
Nation's soaring deficit calls for painful choices
Nation's soaring deficit calls for painful choices
"Under Obama's budget plan, the USA's debt in 2020 would be nearly the size of the entire economy then.
Interest costs would be $900 billion, five times today's level."
"Under Obama's budget plan, the USA's debt in 2020 would be nearly the size of the entire economy then.
Interest costs would be $900 billion, five times today's level."
Local 'Tea Party' group plans rally at Heritage Landing on income tax day
Local 'Tea Party' group plans rally at Heritage Landing on income tax day
"The Muskegon Patriots, a local group that is part of the national “Tea Party” movement, is holding a rally at Heritage Landing on Thursday."
"The Muskegon Patriots, a local group that is part of the national “Tea Party” movement, is holding a rally at Heritage Landing on Thursday."
The Ninth Justice -- How Republican Justices Evolve Leftward
The Ninth Justice -- How Republican Justices Evolve Leftward
"their more liberal Republican-appointed colleagues have been moved neither by wisdom, nor by legal principle, nor by general public opinion, but by the leftward march of the intellectual elite, especially in the media and academia.......
.....The justices' reputations are determined in large part by mostly liberal news reporters, commentators and law professors and by liberal feminist, civil rights and professional interest groups such as the American Bar Association.
Newly appointed justices who vote conservative are often portrayed as uncompassionate right-wing ideologues. Those who move leftward win praise for enlightenment. ('I ain't evolving,' the aggressively conservative Thomas has reportedly told clerks.)
And the bright young law clerks -- the justices' closest professional collaborators -- tend to come from elite law schools where conservative professors are rare birds and general public opinion is widely seen as benighted."
"their more liberal Republican-appointed colleagues have been moved neither by wisdom, nor by legal principle, nor by general public opinion, but by the leftward march of the intellectual elite, especially in the media and academia.......
.....The justices' reputations are determined in large part by mostly liberal news reporters, commentators and law professors and by liberal feminist, civil rights and professional interest groups such as the American Bar Association.
Newly appointed justices who vote conservative are often portrayed as uncompassionate right-wing ideologues. Those who move leftward win praise for enlightenment. ('I ain't evolving,' the aggressively conservative Thomas has reportedly told clerks.)
And the bright young law clerks -- the justices' closest professional collaborators -- tend to come from elite law schools where conservative professors are rare birds and general public opinion is widely seen as benighted."
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Incentives Not to Work
Incentives Not to Work - WSJ.com
"'The second way government assistance programs contribute to long-term unemployment is by providing an incentive, and the means, not to work.
Each unemployed person has a 'reservation wage'—the minimum wage he or she insists on getting before accepting a job.
Unemployment insurance and other social assistance programs increase [the] reservation wage, causing an unemployed person to remain unemployed longer.'"
"'The second way government assistance programs contribute to long-term unemployment is by providing an incentive, and the means, not to work.
Each unemployed person has a 'reservation wage'—the minimum wage he or she insists on getting before accepting a job.
Unemployment insurance and other social assistance programs increase [the] reservation wage, causing an unemployed person to remain unemployed longer.'"
Englers buy Mich. home, fueling talk of political run
Englers buy Mich. home, fueling talk of political run
"Former Michigan Gov. John Engler and his wife, Michelle, have bought a lakefront home in Shiawassee County, fueling speculation about a return to politics."
Please God nooooooooo....
"Former Michigan Gov. John Engler and his wife, Michelle, have bought a lakefront home in Shiawassee County, fueling speculation about a return to politics."
Please God nooooooooo....
States Skimp on Pension Payments
States Skimp on Pension Payments
"State governments from New Jersey to California that are struggling to close budget deficits are skipping or deferring payments to already underfunded public-employee pension plans.
The moves could help ease today's budget pressures, but will make tomorrow's worse.
New Jersey's governor, a fiscal conservative, has proposed not making the state's entire $3 billion contribution to its pension funds because of the state's $11 billion budget deficit."
"State governments from New Jersey to California that are struggling to close budget deficits are skipping or deferring payments to already underfunded public-employee pension plans.
The moves could help ease today's budget pressures, but will make tomorrow's worse.
New Jersey's governor, a fiscal conservative, has proposed not making the state's entire $3 billion contribution to its pension funds because of the state's $11 billion budget deficit."
The Municipal Market
Rick Bookstaber: The Municipal Market
"Once a few municipalities default, there is a risk of a widespread cascade in defaults because the opprobrium will be lessened, all the more so if the defaults are spurred along by a taxpayer revolt – democracy at work."
This is scary!
"Once a few municipalities default, there is a risk of a widespread cascade in defaults because the opprobrium will be lessened, all the more so if the defaults are spurred along by a taxpayer revolt – democracy at work."
This is scary!
The Teaparty Movement, The Democrat Party, Racism and Incitement!
The Teaparty Movement, The Democrat Party, Racism and Incitement! • Looking at the Left
"Democrat leaders describe Teapartyers as Nazis, evil-mongers , racists, and un-American.
In an attempt to provoke an ugly incident Congressional Black Caucus members went fishing for racism on Capitol Hill.
They paraded in the midst of a Teaparty protest immediately before the final vote on the healthcare bill.
The MSM has endlessly reported that Teapartyers hurled the “n” word at congressmen.
There exists no photo or sound-bite evidence despite the sea of cameras present at the time and a $100,000 reward for proof."
"Democrat leaders describe Teapartyers as Nazis, evil-mongers , racists, and un-American.
In an attempt to provoke an ugly incident Congressional Black Caucus members went fishing for racism on Capitol Hill.
They paraded in the midst of a Teaparty protest immediately before the final vote on the healthcare bill.
The MSM has endlessly reported that Teapartyers hurled the “n” word at congressmen.
There exists no photo or sound-bite evidence despite the sea of cameras present at the time and a $100,000 reward for proof."
What Gov't Can't Do
What Gov't Can't Do
"Federal Failure: Auditors say the Postal Service's business model isn't viable, and a magazine reports that GM leads the league in producing the worst-made cars on the road. Big government breeds big incompetence.
The post office, which has a government-protected monopoly on first-class mail delivery, could lose at least $238 billion over the next decade."
"Federal Failure: Auditors say the Postal Service's business model isn't viable, and a magazine reports that GM leads the league in producing the worst-made cars on the road. Big government breeds big incompetence.
The post office, which has a government-protected monopoly on first-class mail delivery, could lose at least $238 billion over the next decade."
Late bill would ban most private gun sales in Wisconsin
Late bill would ban most private gun sales in Wisconsin
"A fast-tracked bill introduced in the state Legislature at the end of March would ban the private sale of most firearms in Wisconsin and would for the first time extend a prohibition on the possession of firearms to those convicted of certain misdemeanors."
"A fast-tracked bill introduced in the state Legislature at the end of March would ban the private sale of most firearms in Wisconsin and would for the first time extend a prohibition on the possession of firearms to those convicted of certain misdemeanors."
Government Employee Political Clout Obstructs Budget Reform
Analysis: Government Employee Political Clout Obstructs Budget Reform [Mackinac Center]
"The Legislature returns today after a two-week break to take up perhaps the greatest challenge facing state government since 1983: an estimated $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
Making this all the more difficult is the apparent inability of lawmakers to adopt what most struggling private sector workers and small business owners view as modest reductions in state employee pay and benefits.
That failure was highlighted in three separate events just before the break."
"The Legislature returns today after a two-week break to take up perhaps the greatest challenge facing state government since 1983: an estimated $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
Making this all the more difficult is the apparent inability of lawmakers to adopt what most struggling private sector workers and small business owners view as modest reductions in state employee pay and benefits.
That failure was highlighted in three separate events just before the break."
New Dow high ahead? Happy talk feeds sheep
New Dow high ahead? Happy talk feeds sheep Paul B. Farrell - MarketWatch
"BusinessWeek, Kiplinger's and USA Today reported on the false predictions made before the 2008 subprime credit meltdown spread rapidly across America and the world:
Bernanke: 'I don't anticipate any serious [failures] among large internationally active banks.'
Ken Fisher: 'This year will end in the plus column ... so keep buying.'
'Mad Money' Jim Cramer: 'Bye-bye bear market, say hello to the bull.'
Goldman Sachs' Abby Joseph Cohen: 'The fear priced into stocks is likely to abate as recession fears fade.'
Barney Frank: 'Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are fundamentally sound.'
Barron's: 'Home prices about to bottom.'
Worth magazine: 'Emerging markets are the global investors' safe haven.'
Kiplinger's: 'Stock investors should beat the rush to the banks.'"
"BusinessWeek, Kiplinger's and USA Today reported on the false predictions made before the 2008 subprime credit meltdown spread rapidly across America and the world:
Bernanke: 'I don't anticipate any serious [failures] among large internationally active banks.'
Ken Fisher: 'This year will end in the plus column ... so keep buying.'
'Mad Money' Jim Cramer: 'Bye-bye bear market, say hello to the bull.'
Goldman Sachs' Abby Joseph Cohen: 'The fear priced into stocks is likely to abate as recession fears fade.'
Barney Frank: 'Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are fundamentally sound.'
Barron's: 'Home prices about to bottom.'
Worth magazine: 'Emerging markets are the global investors' safe haven.'
Kiplinger's: 'Stock investors should beat the rush to the banks.'"
Monday, April 12, 2010
worst-made-cars-on-the-road:
worst-made-cars-on-the-road
"Four of the seven vehicles on our list of the worst-made cars on the road come from GM brands.
And all of the cars on the list -- including Chrysler's Dodge Nitro and Jeep Wrangler -- are made by Detroit's Big Three."
"Four of the seven vehicles on our list of the worst-made cars on the road come from GM brands.
And all of the cars on the list -- including Chrysler's Dodge Nitro and Jeep Wrangler -- are made by Detroit's Big Three."
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Crashing Tea Party Events - Bing
Crashing Tea Party Events - Bing:
"Crash the tea parties! - Infoshop News"
Don't "reporters" have google and Bing?
"Crash the tea parties! - Infoshop News"
Don't "reporters" have google and Bing?
Marathon Pundit: Obama's union pals plotting pension bailouts
Marathon Pundit: Obama's union pals plotting pension bailouts
'We spent a fortune to elect Barack Obama -- $60.7 million to be exact -- and we're proud of it.'
SEIU President Andy Stern.
The payback for Barack Obama's union pals continues.
The silent but economically devastating agenda of organized labor is attended to daily at the highest levels within the White House.
Turning to their friends for help with under-funded and mismanaged pension plans, government contracting policies, and initiatives that weaken workers' rights and force unionization on small businesses, Big Labor's looking for payback and they are receiving it.
Just last week, Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania introduced a bill that would dump the burden of union pension plans, which are going bankrupt, on the federal government; therefore, placing the costs at the feet of taxpayers."
'We spent a fortune to elect Barack Obama -- $60.7 million to be exact -- and we're proud of it.'
SEIU President Andy Stern.
The payback for Barack Obama's union pals continues.
The silent but economically devastating agenda of organized labor is attended to daily at the highest levels within the White House.
Turning to their friends for help with under-funded and mismanaged pension plans, government contracting policies, and initiatives that weaken workers' rights and force unionization on small businesses, Big Labor's looking for payback and they are receiving it.
Just last week, Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania introduced a bill that would dump the burden of union pension plans, which are going bankrupt, on the federal government; therefore, placing the costs at the feet of taxpayers."
Tea Party Express Stops at Capitol
Tea Party Express Stops at Capitol
"Tea Party Express Stops at CapitolBy Tom Gantert April 11, 2010
Fresh off the retirement of Bart Stupak, the Michigan congressman who became the face of tea party wrath over the federalized health care bill, the national Tea Party Express rolled into Lansing on Satuday and was met by about 1,800 people."
"Tea Party Express Stops at CapitolBy Tom Gantert April 11, 2010
Fresh off the retirement of Bart Stupak, the Michigan congressman who became the face of tea party wrath over the federalized health care bill, the national Tea Party Express rolled into Lansing on Satuday and was met by about 1,800 people."
This College Says: Get a Job -- or Get Your Money Back
This College Says: Get a Job -- or Get Your Money Back
"Lansing Community College in Lansing, Mich., offers six-week training courses for students interested in careers as call-center specialists, pharmacy technicians, quality inspectors and computer machinists.
The cost for each of these certificate programs is is $2,400, but a special money-back guarantee program is being offered to 61 students.
If they attend every class, complete every assignment, and make a good-faith effort to get a job, if they are unable to find employment within a year after graduation, they'll get their tuition back."
This seems to be a safe bet from the LCC perspective:
The "attend every class, complete every assignment, and make a good-faith effort to get a job" isn't likely the norm for ANY LCC student who can't get a job.
It's sorta the key to success without worrying about getting your money back.
Like, isn't that the reason a kid goes to college..to get a job?
But it sure sounds like an excellent idea for most major universities.
If this was the rule, imagine how many communications or black studies programs would shut down right NOW.
"Lansing Community College in Lansing, Mich., offers six-week training courses for students interested in careers as call-center specialists, pharmacy technicians, quality inspectors and computer machinists.
The cost for each of these certificate programs is is $2,400, but a special money-back guarantee program is being offered to 61 students.
If they attend every class, complete every assignment, and make a good-faith effort to get a job, if they are unable to find employment within a year after graduation, they'll get their tuition back."
This seems to be a safe bet from the LCC perspective:
The "attend every class, complete every assignment, and make a good-faith effort to get a job" isn't likely the norm for ANY LCC student who can't get a job.
It's sorta the key to success without worrying about getting your money back.
Like, isn't that the reason a kid goes to college..to get a job?
But it sure sounds like an excellent idea for most major universities.
If this was the rule, imagine how many communications or black studies programs would shut down right NOW.
Crash The Tea Party!
Crash The Tea Party!
These are the scum who accuse the real Tea Party Patriots of racism, etc.
Be very aware of the rot that the le
ft will bring to our patriotic protists!
These are the scum who accuse the real Tea Party Patriots of racism, etc.
Be very aware of the rot that the le
ft will bring to our patriotic protists!
About Last Night:
About Last Night
"TT: So you want to see a show?
Here's my list of recommended Broadway, off-Broadway, and out-of-town shows, updated weekly.
In all cases, I gave these shows favorable reviews (if sometimes qualifiedly so) in The Wall Street Journal when they opened.
For more information, click on the title.
Warning: Broadway shows marked with an asterisk were sold out, or nearly so, last week."
"TT: So you want to see a show?
Here's my list of recommended Broadway, off-Broadway, and out-of-town shows, updated weekly.
In all cases, I gave these shows favorable reviews (if sometimes qualifiedly so) in The Wall Street Journal when they opened.
For more information, click on the title.
Warning: Broadway shows marked with an asterisk were sold out, or nearly so, last week."
LA utility at center of city's financial meltdown
LA utility at center of city's financial meltdown
"When the city's Department of Water and Power spent $50,000 on lactation consultants two years ago to assist breast-feeding employees, the utility said it was a humanitarian move aimed at cutting absenteeism."
"When the city's Department of Water and Power spent $50,000 on lactation consultants two years ago to assist breast-feeding employees, the utility said it was a humanitarian move aimed at cutting absenteeism."
Increasing crime rates and shrinking NYPD headcounts remind New York City of the 'bad old days'
Increasing crime rates and shrinking NYPD headcounts remind New York City of the 'bad old days'
"Memories of that grim era resurfaced recently as the city's murder rate jumped 22.5% in the first three months of 2010."
"Memories of that grim era resurfaced recently as the city's murder rate jumped 22.5% in the first three months of 2010."
Saturday, April 10, 2010
When Civil Rights Make Civil Hands Unclean
American Thinker: When Civil Rights Make Civil Hands Unclean
"The advocates of 'social justice' masquerade as partisans of civil rights, but they are actually practitioners of civil wrongs.
Some people in this country think that they have a right to use government compulsion to overcome the free will of their fellow citizens.
In the name of 'social justice,' they claim to have a 'civil right' to health care, and they assert that their fellow citizens have a corresponding civil duty to finance that civil right.
If their fellow citizens disagree, the proponents of 'social justice' have no qualms about using government power to compel their fellow citizens to submit to their notion of civil rights."
"The advocates of 'social justice' masquerade as partisans of civil rights, but they are actually practitioners of civil wrongs.
Some people in this country think that they have a right to use government compulsion to overcome the free will of their fellow citizens.
In the name of 'social justice,' they claim to have a 'civil right' to health care, and they assert that their fellow citizens have a corresponding civil duty to finance that civil right.
If their fellow citizens disagree, the proponents of 'social justice' have no qualms about using government power to compel their fellow citizens to submit to their notion of civil rights."
» California Dreamin’ — Rachel Maddow and Gov. Moonbeam Cover Up the Real ACORN Scandal - Big Journalism
» California Dreamin’ — Rachel Maddow and Gov. Moonbeam Cover Up the Real ACORN Scandal - Big Journalism: "Did those employees commit a crime in offering to help O’Keefe and Giles themselves? Of course not, because O’Keefe and Giles weren’t actually a pimp and prostitute. All conspiracy crimes (which this would have been) require that there be an underlying criminal act – if no such criminal act exists, then conspiracy cannot be prosecuted. This makes sense. If you and I have a conspiracy to go to Baskin-Robbins, it is not a criminal conspiracy because no criminal act was ever in the offing. If a guy solicits an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl online, that’s not a crime unless the state legislature has specifically carved out such a situation. Similarly, in this case, no criminal act was in the offing because O’Keefe and Giles were never going to set up a whorehouse."
SPREADING THE WEALTH
SPREADING THE WEALTH
Charlie Sykes: "SPREADING THE WEALTH"
This is good.
It's also sad as it exemplifies the disconnect between our college student's education and the realities of post graduate life.
Charlie Sykes: "SPREADING THE WEALTH"
This is good.
It's also sad as it exemplifies the disconnect between our college student's education and the realities of post graduate life.
Arialink Broadband :: Muskegon
Arialink Broadband :: Muskegon:
"Muskegon County Update
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Now providing fast, affordable internet! Residential pricing starts at $18.99! No contract, no introductory pricing, just one simple price for fast reliable broadband. Business pricing starts at $59.00! Arialink has over 7 years of experience in providing business class solutions and superior customer support.
Coverage Map
Currently Under Construction - Please check back for the updated Map."
The good news: Another choice for consumers and competition for Verizon and Comcast.
The bad news: They don't have their coverage map up.
That seems odd to me.
If they have pricing and "experience", why not give future customers a heads up?
And this link came from the Muskegon county main website, http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/.
Is this an inside deal with the county commissioners and county money?
I'll try to find out.
"Muskegon County Update
Rates
Now providing fast, affordable internet! Residential pricing starts at $18.99! No contract, no introductory pricing, just one simple price for fast reliable broadband. Business pricing starts at $59.00! Arialink has over 7 years of experience in providing business class solutions and superior customer support.
Coverage Map
Currently Under Construction - Please check back for the updated Map."
The good news: Another choice for consumers and competition for Verizon and Comcast.
The bad news: They don't have their coverage map up.
That seems odd to me.
If they have pricing and "experience", why not give future customers a heads up?
And this link came from the Muskegon county main website, http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/.
Is this an inside deal with the county commissioners and county money?
I'll try to find out.
Court's sidewalk ruling may impact cities, villages
Court's sidewalk ruling may impact cities, villages
"On Thursday, the high court ruled against Lansing in deciding municipalities no longer can seek to dismiss slip-and-fall cases with a defense known as the '2-inch rule.'"
The trial lawyers win another one!
And we the people will pay, again.
"On Thursday, the high court ruled against Lansing in deciding municipalities no longer can seek to dismiss slip-and-fall cases with a defense known as the '2-inch rule.'"
The trial lawyers win another one!
And we the people will pay, again.
In Iraq: When the Music Stopped—the National Anthem
In Iraq: When the Music Stopped—the National Anthem
"This was written by Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda.
He currently is serving at the Ballad Airport in Iraq, north of Baghdad.
“Please share only if you are so inclined, he wrote.”
I am inclined."
"This was written by Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda.
He currently is serving at the Ballad Airport in Iraq, north of Baghdad.
“Please share only if you are so inclined, he wrote.”
I am inclined."
Spring Football Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For April 24
Spring Football Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For April 24
"Michigan State football concludes its 15 spring practices under fourth-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
Admission is free."
"Michigan State football concludes its 15 spring practices under fourth-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
Admission is free."
Who’s Looking Out For You: Is the American Media Corrupt?
Who’s Looking Out For You: Is the American Media Corrupt?
"Today, we have a problem in America.
Entire news operations are devoting themselves not to reporting events honestly, but to promoting a certain ideology or party.
The Fox News Channel, where I work, has been accused of this.
But a study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs found that FNC’s coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign was tough on both candidates, while most other news networks blatantly favored Obama."
"Today, we have a problem in America.
Entire news operations are devoting themselves not to reporting events honestly, but to promoting a certain ideology or party.
The Fox News Channel, where I work, has been accused of this.
But a study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs found that FNC’s coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign was tough on both candidates, while most other news networks blatantly favored Obama."
"The statement has been made."
Classical Values :: "The statement has been made."
"I've been reading about a rash of fires started by arsonists in Flint, Michigan.
There have been so so many fires in recent weeks that it's hard to give an exact count.
But what I find especially ominous are local news reports quoting Flint officials as saying the arson was committed for political purposes, apparently in retaliation over the fact that the City of Flint has laid off fireworkers."
"I've been reading about a rash of fires started by arsonists in Flint, Michigan.
There have been so so many fires in recent weeks that it's hard to give an exact count.
But what I find especially ominous are local news reports quoting Flint officials as saying the arson was committed for political purposes, apparently in retaliation over the fact that the City of Flint has laid off fireworkers."
Friday, April 09, 2010
Sense of Events: A world without nuclear weapons, part 2
Sense of Events: A world without nuclear weapons, part 2\
"From the first world war to the second was only 20 years.
World War II ended almost immediately after the first (and thankfully only) use of atomic weapons.
It's been 65 years since the end of the second world war.
There has been no third world war.
I don't mean that the past six decades have been unicorns and rainbows, but can you imagine what a third world war might have been like even if fought with only conventional weapons?
By Donald Sensing"
Click to see the images of "no nukes".
"From the first world war to the second was only 20 years.
World War II ended almost immediately after the first (and thankfully only) use of atomic weapons.
It's been 65 years since the end of the second world war.
There has been no third world war.
I don't mean that the past six decades have been unicorns and rainbows, but can you imagine what a third world war might have been like even if fought with only conventional weapons?
By Donald Sensing"
Click to see the images of "no nukes".
Andy Dillon campaigning for Michigan Governor's seat: The state must face tax increases | - MLive.com
Andy Dillon campaigning for Michigan Governor's seat: The state must face tax increases
Speaker of the House Andy Dillon addressed the Muskegon County Democratic Party's monthly meeting Thursday, telling those present
state leaders must make difficult choices on tax increases to rescue its budget.
Dillon admitted it was going to be a tough election cycle for the party.
Despite the problems facing the states economy and its government, the former steel company president and GE Capital executive said a new Democratic administration can go a long way in creating jobs and shoring up state and local governments.
'I think it is fixable,' Dillon told the gathering at Muskegon's CIO Hall. 'This is the most important election in my lifetime.'"
Speaker of the House Andy Dillon addressed the Muskegon County Democratic Party's monthly meeting Thursday, telling those present
state leaders must make difficult choices on tax increases to rescue its budget.
Dillon admitted it was going to be a tough election cycle for the party.
Despite the problems facing the states economy and its government, the former steel company president and GE Capital executive said a new Democratic administration can go a long way in creating jobs and shoring up state and local governments.
'I think it is fixable,' Dillon told the gathering at Muskegon's CIO Hall. 'This is the most important election in my lifetime.'"
Romer: “America is too stupid to understand my superfantastic advanced Math skillz!!!1!”
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Geebus, can this discredited windbag of a woman get any MORE frakking annoying???
The federal stimulus act has performed “exactly” as the Obama administration expected it to, Council of Economic Advisers Chairwoman Christina Romer said Sunday.
Right.
The “stimulus” didn’t just perform “within our strict margin of error” or, simply, “admirably”.
No, Romer’s going all in for her shot at The Nobel Prize for Hubris in Economics here with “exactly“.
According to the bogus Office of the President-Elect back in January of 2009, THAT DARK BLUE LINE, BELOW is what the Obama administration expected the “stimulus” to do, per Romer:"
Romer: “America is too stupid to understand my superfantastic advanced Math skillz!!!1!”: "Romer: “America is too stupid to understand my superfantastic advanced Math skillz!!!1!”
by goy @ 10:28. Filed under Politics, Socialism
Geebus, can this discredited windbag of a woman get any MORE frakking annoying???
The federal stimulus act has performed “exactly” as the Obama administration expected it to, Council of Economic Advisers Chairwoman Christina Romer said Sunday.
Right.
The “stimulus” didn’t just perform “within our strict margin of error” or, simply, “admirably”.
No, Romer’s going all in for her shot at The Nobel Prize for Hubris in Economics here with “exactly“.
According to the bogus Office of the President-Elect back in January of 2009, THAT DARK BLUE LINE, BELOW is what the Obama administration expected the “stimulus” to do, per Romer:"
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Moody's Downgrades Los Angeles From Aa2 To Aa3
Moody's Downgrades Los Angeles From Aa2 To Aa3
"In the meantime, as we have been saying for about, oh, 12 months, munis are about to implode.
Here is Moody's, actually being just a year behind the curve on this one."
"In the meantime, as we have been saying for about, oh, 12 months, munis are about to implode.
Here is Moody's, actually being just a year behind the curve on this one."
Liberal Fortress of Los Aneles is (Surprise!) Broke
Liberal Fortress of Los Angeles is (Surprise!) Broke
"Meanwhile, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa continues his war against private enterprise. His game plan for L.A.'s economic stimulus recovery sounds familiar: spend like drunken liberals; empower unions to bleed the hopelessly over-taxed taxpayers; and create vast new bureaucracies to handicap the private sector. Case in point:
As the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power seeks a hefty taxpayer rate hike, a Daily News review of salary data shows the average utility worker makes $76,949 a year -- or nearly 20 percent more than the average civilian city worker.
More than 1,140 of the utility's employees -- or about 13 percent -- take home more than $100,000 a year."
And that's before benefits and retirement at 48.
"Meanwhile, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa continues his war against private enterprise. His game plan for L.A.'s economic stimulus recovery sounds familiar: spend like drunken liberals; empower unions to bleed the hopelessly over-taxed taxpayers; and create vast new bureaucracies to handicap the private sector. Case in point:
As the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power seeks a hefty taxpayer rate hike, a Daily News review of salary data shows the average utility worker makes $76,949 a year -- or nearly 20 percent more than the average civilian city worker.
More than 1,140 of the utility's employees -- or about 13 percent -- take home more than $100,000 a year."
And that's before benefits and retirement at 48.
Prague Surrender
Prague Surrender
"Arms Deal:
President Obama signs away U.S. nuclear security and gives the Russians a veto over whether we can defend ourselves.
Our nuclear umbrella is in tatters as another piece of paper proclaims peace in our time.
Completing a process of disarmament and appeasement that manifested itself in the dismantling and defunding of U.S. military power that began with his inauguration, President Obama signed a new strategic arms limitation treaty with a grinning and very happy Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday in the Czech capital."
"Arms Deal:
President Obama signs away U.S. nuclear security and gives the Russians a veto over whether we can defend ourselves.
Our nuclear umbrella is in tatters as another piece of paper proclaims peace in our time.
Completing a process of disarmament and appeasement that manifested itself in the dismantling and defunding of U.S. military power that began with his inauguration, President Obama signed a new strategic arms limitation treaty with a grinning and very happy Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday in the Czech capital."
Union Memo Hints At Gov.'s Death - wcbstv.com
Union Memo Hints At Gov.'s Death
"The memo is the latest salvo in a war of words between Christie and the union over wage and benefits concessions.
The Record of Bergen County obtained the Bergen County Education Association memo that includes a closing prayer:
'Dear Lord this year you have taken away my favorite actor, Patrick Swayze, my favorite actress, Farrah Fawcett, my favorite singer, Michael Jackson, and my favorite salesman, Billy Mays.
I just wanted to let you know that Chris Christie is my favorite governor.'"
"The memo is the latest salvo in a war of words between Christie and the union over wage and benefits concessions.
The Record of Bergen County obtained the Bergen County Education Association memo that includes a closing prayer:
'Dear Lord this year you have taken away my favorite actor, Patrick Swayze, my favorite actress, Farrah Fawcett, my favorite singer, Michael Jackson, and my favorite salesman, Billy Mays.
I just wanted to let you know that Chris Christie is my favorite governor.'"
CBO chief says debt 'unsustainable'
Too Hot Not to Note: CBO chief says debt 'unsustainable'
"The nation’s fiscal path is “unsustainable,” and the problem “cannot be solved through minor tinkering,” the head of the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday morning."
"The nation’s fiscal path is “unsustainable,” and the problem “cannot be solved through minor tinkering,” the head of the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday morning."
Federal pay ahead of private industry
Federal pay ahead of private industry
"Overall, federal workers earned an average salary of $67,691 in 2008 for occupations that exist both in government and the private sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The average pay for the same mix of jobs in the private sector was $60,046 in 2008, the most recent data available.
These salary figures do not include the value of health, pension and other benefits, which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."
"Overall, federal workers earned an average salary of $67,691 in 2008 for occupations that exist both in government and the private sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The average pay for the same mix of jobs in the private sector was $60,046 in 2008, the most recent data available.
These salary figures do not include the value of health, pension and other benefits, which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."
Thursday, April 08, 2010
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Four shootings in three weeks put Muskegon neighborhoods on alert | - MLive.com
Four shootings in three weeks put Muskegon neighborhoods on alert
'What's frustrating is that people who know information won't talk to us,' said Muskegon Director of Public Safety Anthony Kleibecker. '
The community needs to step up and talk to us.
It's only a matter of time before a child gets struck by a stray bullet.'"
Well, duh....
If the scumbags aren't any different from the "people", what do we expect?
Our own "Detroit on the lake" is the result of the unions/teacher/libs takeover of our children's education and morals.
And the left demands the answer is more money from the safe/educated areas funnelled to the scumbags who have created this hell on Lake Michigan.
Gimmee a break!
'What's frustrating is that people who know information won't talk to us,' said Muskegon Director of Public Safety Anthony Kleibecker. '
The community needs to step up and talk to us.
It's only a matter of time before a child gets struck by a stray bullet.'"
Well, duh....
If the scumbags aren't any different from the "people", what do we expect?
Our own "Detroit on the lake" is the result of the unions/teacher/libs takeover of our children's education and morals.
And the left demands the answer is more money from the safe/educated areas funnelled to the scumbags who have created this hell on Lake Michigan.
Gimmee a break!
Bogus report: Researchers find Michigan tax credits well spent on job creation
Researchers find Michigan tax credits well spent on job creation
"The report looks at the economic impact of MEGA compared to the alternative of funneling its resources to other government spending.
In doing so, researchers estimate the program increased the state's employment by 18,000 jobs between 1996 when it was created and 2007, according to the report.
The Upjohn study differs from a similar study released by the Anderson Economic Group in March that tackled the effectiveness of several state tax incentives, including MEGA grants.
That study found a 10 percent drop in state business taxes would have more impact than MEGA grants, Bartik said, but the two studies use different assumptions and the amount of money expended each year on MEGA grants is far less than a 10 percent cut in state business taxes."
Their study doesn't include the enormous costs involved with the increase in state employees and their bloated lifetime pensions/benefits to administer these boondoggles.
That adds up to increased taxes, crappier roads and crappier other services or both.
Sorta makes a difference...right?
"The report looks at the economic impact of MEGA compared to the alternative of funneling its resources to other government spending.
In doing so, researchers estimate the program increased the state's employment by 18,000 jobs between 1996 when it was created and 2007, according to the report.
The Upjohn study differs from a similar study released by the Anderson Economic Group in March that tackled the effectiveness of several state tax incentives, including MEGA grants.
That study found a 10 percent drop in state business taxes would have more impact than MEGA grants, Bartik said, but the two studies use different assumptions and the amount of money expended each year on MEGA grants is far less than a 10 percent cut in state business taxes."
Their study doesn't include the enormous costs involved with the increase in state employees and their bloated lifetime pensions/benefits to administer these boondoggles.
That adds up to increased taxes, crappier roads and crappier other services or both.
Sorta makes a difference...right?
Greek Bonds Drop a 7th Day; Bund Spread Widens on Budget Woes - Bloomberg.com
Greek Bonds Drop a 7th Day; Bund Spread Widens on Budget Woes
“Greece continues to look like a slow-motion train crash,” Steve Barrow, head of Group of 10 currency strategy at Standard Bank Plc in London, wrote in a report.
“The crash has not occurred yet but it is coming.
Efforts to avoid a crash seem doomed to failure, whether it’s emergency loans or some other initiative."
The answer to this problem is simple.
Less government spending, workers and insane retirement benefits.
Sadly, every government (and most in the world wide MSM) are looking everywhere else for a solution.
We are doomed unless a Ronnie or Maggie lands in our world soon!
“Greece continues to look like a slow-motion train crash,” Steve Barrow, head of Group of 10 currency strategy at Standard Bank Plc in London, wrote in a report.
“The crash has not occurred yet but it is coming.
Efforts to avoid a crash seem doomed to failure, whether it’s emergency loans or some other initiative."
The answer to this problem is simple.
Less government spending, workers and insane retirement benefits.
Sadly, every government (and most in the world wide MSM) are looking everywhere else for a solution.
We are doomed unless a Ronnie or Maggie lands in our world soon!
2 years after tax law, Michigan's making movies
2 years after tax law, Michigan's making movies
"The tax credit program is projected to cost the state nearly $69 million for projects completed in 2009, not counting incentives given for permanent infrastructure projects, according to the Michigan Film Office.
The potential annual bill is higher — more than $100 million — but some projects weren't finished and won't get the tax credits."
"The tax credit program is projected to cost the state nearly $69 million for projects completed in 2009, not counting incentives given for permanent infrastructure projects, according to the Michigan Film Office.
The potential annual bill is higher — more than $100 million — but some projects weren't finished and won't get the tax credits."
John Hantz prepared to break ground on urban farm in Detroit, but hints of suburban backup
John Hantz prepared to break ground on urban farm in Detroit, but hints of suburban backup
"While Mayor Dave Bing has offered public support for the concept of urban farming, Hantz tells Berman the city is, unfortunately, living up to its reputation as a tough place to do business."
The socialist, racists who run the hell hole called Detroit do not want white outsiders in their city.
They only want their money.
They don't want thousands of black entrepreneurs.
They want black slaves dependent on their Detroit plantation owners.
There is absolutely NO hope for the city until it is emptied, bulldozed and the population replaced by Americans who will get up in the morning and go to work.
And that ain't never gonna happen in Detroit.
"While Mayor Dave Bing has offered public support for the concept of urban farming, Hantz tells Berman the city is, unfortunately, living up to its reputation as a tough place to do business."
The socialist, racists who run the hell hole called Detroit do not want white outsiders in their city.
They only want their money.
They don't want thousands of black entrepreneurs.
They want black slaves dependent on their Detroit plantation owners.
There is absolutely NO hope for the city until it is emptied, bulldozed and the population replaced by Americans who will get up in the morning and go to work.
And that ain't never gonna happen in Detroit.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
My Way - Sports News
My Way - Sports News: "LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins delivered on their promise to help coach John Calipari return Kentucky to national prominence.
Next stop, the NBA.
The freshman All-Americans are among five Kentucky players who declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday, an exodus that includes freshman guard Eric Bledsoe, freshman center Daniel Orton and junior forward Patrick Patterson."
Next stop, the NBA.
The freshman All-Americans are among five Kentucky players who declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday, an exodus that includes freshman guard Eric Bledsoe, freshman center Daniel Orton and junior forward Patrick Patterson."
TEA PARTY VIOLENCE:” Union Protester Attacks Tea Partier at Fort Lauderdale Townhall M…
MORE, AHEM, “TEA PARTY VIOLENCE:
” Union Protester Attacks Tea Partier at Fort Lauderdale Townhall Meeting.
And another reason to have a camera.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:58 pm"
” Union Protester Attacks Tea Partier at Fort Lauderdale Townhall Meeting.
And another reason to have a camera.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:58 pm"
Double-dip recession increasingly unlikely, economists say
Double-dip recession increasingly unlikely, economists say
Over the past few days, economists have been saying that fears of a double-dip recession are starting to ease, thanks to positive economic news in the past week."
Odds are against a double-dip recession," economist Alan Greenspan told ABC's "This Week," and on NBC's "Meet the Press," the chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, Cristina Romer predicted economic growth for the year of 3 percent, which she said would be enough to keep creating jobs, according to a story from CNN Money.
BULLSHIT!
Let's see how these liars are covered by the lib MSM 12 months from now.
We will spend ourselves into bankruptcy by hiring government workers (fed, state and local) and hiding the econo-disaster only so long.
The USSR (and California) taught us nothing?
Over the past few days, economists have been saying that fears of a double-dip recession are starting to ease, thanks to positive economic news in the past week."
Odds are against a double-dip recession," economist Alan Greenspan told ABC's "This Week," and on NBC's "Meet the Press," the chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, Cristina Romer predicted economic growth for the year of 3 percent, which she said would be enough to keep creating jobs, according to a story from CNN Money.
BULLSHIT!
Let's see how these liars are covered by the lib MSM 12 months from now.
We will spend ourselves into bankruptcy by hiring government workers (fed, state and local) and hiding the econo-disaster only so long.
The USSR (and California) taught us nothing?
Natural causes cited in death of Michigan's last wild wolverine
Natural causes cited in death of Michigan's last wild wolverine
"A necropsy performed at a DNRE lab at Michigan State University showed some heart degeneration and liver congestion, but no sign of infection or trauma."
Coincidence with the Ann Arbor wolverines.
"A necropsy performed at a DNRE lab at Michigan State University showed some heart degeneration and liver congestion, but no sign of infection or trauma."
Coincidence with the Ann Arbor wolverines.
I think not!
Think about it.
4 years spent with Michigan "womyn"!
I'm thinkin' liver/heart and any other disease would do any varmit in.
And bleat for the poor UM "male" freshman.....it's gotta be ugly....
Nearly half of US households escape fed income tax
Nearly half of US households escape fed income tax
In recent years, credits for low- and middle-income families have grown so much that a family of four making as much as $50,000 will owe no federal income tax for 2009
OK but the democrats tell us we should still hate all those rich bastards...right?
....cept movie stars and baseball players....right?
In recent years, credits for low- and middle-income families have grown so much that a family of four making as much as $50,000 will owe no federal income tax for 2009
OK but the democrats tell us we should still hate all those rich bastards...right?
....cept movie stars and baseball players....right?
Tony's Bistro RIP
The service has been exceptionally bad lately.
But the "kiddy" bar owned by our county prosecutor and county treasurer is alive and well!
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/10/bar_owned_by_muskegon_county_o.html
But the "kiddy" bar owned by our county prosecutor and county treasurer is alive and well!
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/10/bar_owned_by_muskegon_county_o.html
Muskegon Heights' Mayor Darrell Paige rallying residents to fill out census
Muskegon Heights' Mayor Darrell Paige rallying residents to fill out census
"After Paige finished speaking at a census rally at the Hackley Community Care Center, 2700 Baker, census workers gave out T-shirts, hats and other items printed with 2010 census slogans.
Workers also gave out census forms, which are in multiple languages, to anyone who needed them.
Forms also are available at the Muskegon Heights Library, in addition to other locations.
Shortly after giving a T-shirt to a Hackley employee, Partnership Assistant Cozette Thomas said she felt the giveaways had a good impact.
“Last year we had an event at the Muskegon Heights Festival In the Park, and a lot of people we talked to didn’t even know what the census was,” she said. “If anything else, it’s getting them to know what it’s all about.”"
Nuff said about the Heights....and lot's of free "items" from Obama.....
"After Paige finished speaking at a census rally at the Hackley Community Care Center, 2700 Baker, census workers gave out T-shirts, hats and other items printed with 2010 census slogans.
Workers also gave out census forms, which are in multiple languages, to anyone who needed them.
Forms also are available at the Muskegon Heights Library, in addition to other locations.
Shortly after giving a T-shirt to a Hackley employee, Partnership Assistant Cozette Thomas said she felt the giveaways had a good impact.
“Last year we had an event at the Muskegon Heights Festival In the Park, and a lot of people we talked to didn’t even know what the census was,” she said. “If anything else, it’s getting them to know what it’s all about.”"
Nuff said about the Heights....and lot's of free "items" from Obama.....
DMC sale foes, Cox aides to meet
DMC sale foes, Cox aides to meet
"Three Metro Detroit nonprofit groups that have raised objections to the proposed sale of the Detroit Medical Center will meet today with representatives from Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox's office to outline their concerns.
The groups charge that selling the nonprofit DMC to Vanguard Health Systems Inc., a for-profit health care company based in Nashville, Tenn., violates state law."
Huh?
Non-profits sue cuz they they want profit making companies to be illegal in Michigan?
Is there ANY reason to question why we're the last state in our country in every economic category?
"Three Metro Detroit nonprofit groups that have raised objections to the proposed sale of the Detroit Medical Center will meet today with representatives from Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox's office to outline their concerns.
The groups charge that selling the nonprofit DMC to Vanguard Health Systems Inc., a for-profit health care company based in Nashville, Tenn., violates state law."
Huh?
Non-profits sue cuz they they want profit making companies to be illegal in Michigan?
Is there ANY reason to question why we're the last state in our country in every economic category?
Three running for two Grand Haven school board seats
Three running for two Grand Haven school board seats
"To help voters make informed choices, The Chronicle sent questionnaires to registered candidates.
The questionnaires gave candidates the opportunity to provide personal information, list their top three priorities"
Not a single candidate even mentions the mastodon in the middle of the economic room, teacher pay, benefits and retirement.
And ya gotta love the "Save money by looking for additional energy efficiencies" goal.
"Class, we will now compare the total energy cost as a percentage of the total education cost vs the total compensation of teachers/aids expenditures as a percentage of the total education cost.......can't anyone do simple math anymore!!!"
"To help voters make informed choices, The Chronicle sent questionnaires to registered candidates.
The questionnaires gave candidates the opportunity to provide personal information, list their top three priorities"
Not a single candidate even mentions the mastodon in the middle of the economic room, teacher pay, benefits and retirement.
And ya gotta love the "Save money by looking for additional energy efficiencies" goal.
"Class, we will now compare the total energy cost as a percentage of the total education cost vs the total compensation of teachers/aids expenditures as a percentage of the total education cost.......can't anyone do simple math anymore!!!"
Experts: Down economy makes Michigan open to 'try new things'
Experts: Down economy makes Michigan open to 'try new things'
"Michigan could bounce back if leaders take 'a bold stroke or two,' said Joseph Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland-based free-market think tank.
One of those strokes is bringing state government employee benefits in line with the private sector, Lehman said.
'That would amount to $5.7 billion in annual savings,' Lehman said.
The reduction in turn would attract businesses and create jobs, he said.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed a plan that would encourage 7,000 state government workers and 39,000 public school employees into retirement to address a state budget crisis.
And House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, who is running for governor, has proposed that state and local workers as well as teachers be lumped into a statewide pool for health care benefits, a plan that would save up to an estimated $900 million a year.
Unions oppose both plans."
Michiganders!
Understand just who our economic enemy really is!
"Michigan could bounce back if leaders take 'a bold stroke or two,' said Joseph Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland-based free-market think tank.
One of those strokes is bringing state government employee benefits in line with the private sector, Lehman said.
'That would amount to $5.7 billion in annual savings,' Lehman said.
The reduction in turn would attract businesses and create jobs, he said.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed a plan that would encourage 7,000 state government workers and 39,000 public school employees into retirement to address a state budget crisis.
And House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, who is running for governor, has proposed that state and local workers as well as teachers be lumped into a statewide pool for health care benefits, a plan that would save up to an estimated $900 million a year.
Unions oppose both plans."
Michiganders!
Understand just who our economic enemy really is!
Economy blamed for expected drop in Muskegon County population
Economy blamed for expected drop in Muskegon County population
"For the first time in 26 years, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of Muskegon County dropped in 2009.
Muskegon County’s 2009 estimated population was 173,951 people, down 618 or 0.35 percent."
OK, I get it.
It's "the economy's" fault.
It has nothing to do with our elected leader's votes and decisions.
Just "the economy".
Isn't that code for "Bush's fault"?
"For the first time in 26 years, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of Muskegon County dropped in 2009.
Muskegon County’s 2009 estimated population was 173,951 people, down 618 or 0.35 percent."
OK, I get it.
It's "the economy's" fault.
It has nothing to do with our elected leader's votes and decisions.
Just "the economy".
Isn't that code for "Bush's fault"?
Federal survey finds homelessness, shelters are more expensive than housing | - MLive.com
Federal survey finds homelessness, shelters are more expensive than housing
"A new federal survey finds that housing the homeless in emergency shelters can be more costly than the typical cost of rent or transitional housing.
For Grand Rapids, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is just under $600, compared to a cost of $744 a month at the Guiding Light Mission.
And while the mission also offers three meals a deal and day shelter for that cost, Executive Director Stuart Ray said the point is this: It costs more to house the homeless than prevent the loss of a home in the first place.
'My belief system says we ought to do everything we can to help people reach their full potential. This is the last place they want to be.'
The Department of Housing and Urban Development analyzed the cost of homeless programs in six places nationwide, including Kalamazoo.
It found that it costs $1,614 to house a family in an emergency shelter there per month, compared with $813 per month for transitional housing and $881 per month for permanent housing."
Grab your wallets, folks!
Here they come again!
The Obamaians want to go back to...you guessed it...Chicago style PUBLIC HOUSING!
The above article sorta ignores that "nationwide" isn't necessarily Muskegon or west Michigan.
And the Guiding Light offers more than food and lodging.
They've got to deal with those who need help.
But who cares?
Free "health care", free student "loans", free housing!
Sounds sorta soviet to me.
And Obama wants to bring it to your neighborhood soon!
"A new federal survey finds that housing the homeless in emergency shelters can be more costly than the typical cost of rent or transitional housing.
For Grand Rapids, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is just under $600, compared to a cost of $744 a month at the Guiding Light Mission.
And while the mission also offers three meals a deal and day shelter for that cost, Executive Director Stuart Ray said the point is this: It costs more to house the homeless than prevent the loss of a home in the first place.
'My belief system says we ought to do everything we can to help people reach their full potential. This is the last place they want to be.'
The Department of Housing and Urban Development analyzed the cost of homeless programs in six places nationwide, including Kalamazoo.
It found that it costs $1,614 to house a family in an emergency shelter there per month, compared with $813 per month for transitional housing and $881 per month for permanent housing."
Grab your wallets, folks!
Here they come again!
The Obamaians want to go back to...you guessed it...Chicago style PUBLIC HOUSING!
The above article sorta ignores that "nationwide" isn't necessarily Muskegon or west Michigan.
And the Guiding Light offers more than food and lodging.
They've got to deal with those who need help.
But who cares?
Free "health care", free student "loans", free housing!
Sounds sorta soviet to me.
And Obama wants to bring it to your neighborhood soon!
Jenison superintendent to announce cutback plan Monday
Jenison superintendent to announce cutback plan Monday
"Superintendent Tom TenBrink said recommendations concerning reductions to next year's school budget could be announced at Monday's upcoming board meeting.
The district is 'waiting as long as we can because the climate keeps changing,' he said.
Factors include whether the state will make another per-pupil funding cut.
While he's expecting a minimum deficit of $3.9 million, TenBrink hopes retirements will offset the need for layoffs.
Last year's reductions included switching to privatized custodial services.
A budget must be in place by June 30.
The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Jenison High School media center."
The real problem is the phrase they dare not speak: "teachers are paid too much for too little work and retire with too much benefits way too early".
And they get automatic triple raises every year.
Ya can't fix the problem if ya deny there is a problem.
Right?
"Superintendent Tom TenBrink said recommendations concerning reductions to next year's school budget could be announced at Monday's upcoming board meeting.
The district is 'waiting as long as we can because the climate keeps changing,' he said.
Factors include whether the state will make another per-pupil funding cut.
While he's expecting a minimum deficit of $3.9 million, TenBrink hopes retirements will offset the need for layoffs.
Last year's reductions included switching to privatized custodial services.
A budget must be in place by June 30.
The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Jenison High School media center."
The real problem is the phrase they dare not speak: "teachers are paid too much for too little work and retire with too much benefits way too early".
And they get automatic triple raises every year.
Ya can't fix the problem if ya deny there is a problem.
Right?
West Michigan community leaders take field trip to see wind turbines in action
West Michigan community leaders take field trip to see wind turbines in action
"All of those who impulsively and emotionally oppose the wind turbine proposals need to become better educated on the wind industry, Muskegon City Commissioner Sue Wierengo said.
“This is fascinating to come and see how they work and what they look like,” Wierengo said.
“To have a (negative) gut reaction like they did in Pentwater is just stupid.
There is a lot to explore and learn, but I am favorably impressed.”"
This is what too many of our Muskegon elected "leaders" think of us uneducated little people.
"All of those who impulsively and emotionally oppose the wind turbine proposals need to become better educated on the wind industry, Muskegon City Commissioner Sue Wierengo said.
“This is fascinating to come and see how they work and what they look like,” Wierengo said.
“To have a (negative) gut reaction like they did in Pentwater is just stupid.
There is a lot to explore and learn, but I am favorably impressed.”"
This is what too many of our Muskegon elected "leaders" think of us uneducated little people.
The Rape of America
American Thinker: The Rape of America
"Let's start by analyzing the mind of a rapist.
His goal: Domination and absolute power, through any means necessary."
"Let's start by analyzing the mind of a rapist.
His goal: Domination and absolute power, through any means necessary."
West Michigan community leaders take field trip to see wind turbines in action
West Michigan community leaders take field trip to see wind turbines in action
"Next in the community conversation and debate on whether to embrace the wind turbine industry will come May 4 when Michigan Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council gathers at Muskegon Community College for a public information meeting on state policies for offshore wind turbines.
The meeting for public input and discussion begins at 6 p.m."
Mark your calendars!
"Next in the community conversation and debate on whether to embrace the wind turbine industry will come May 4 when Michigan Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council gathers at Muskegon Community College for a public information meeting on state policies for offshore wind turbines.
The meeting for public input and discussion begins at 6 p.m."
Mark your calendars!
Health care overhaul spawns mass confusion for public
Health care overhaul spawns mass confusion for public
"Two weeks after President Barack Obama signed the big health care overhaul into law, Americans are struggling to understand how — and when — the sweeping measure will affect them"
"Two weeks after President Barack Obama signed the big health care overhaul into law, Americans are struggling to understand how — and when — the sweeping measure will affect them"
G.M. and Chrysler Pensions Underfunded by $17 Billion
G.M. and Chrysler Pensions Underfunded by $17 Billion
"The pension plans at General Motors and Chrysler are underfunded by a total of $17 billion and could fail if the automakers do not return to profitability, according to a government report released Tuesday."
"The pension plans at General Motors and Chrysler are underfunded by a total of $17 billion and could fail if the automakers do not return to profitability, according to a government report released Tuesday."
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Obama judicial nominee in 'jeopardy'
Obama judicial nominee in 'jeopardy'
"The missing material “creates the impression that he knowingly attempted to hide his most controversial work from the committee,” Judiciary Republicans wrote to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy on Tuesday."
Good grief!
A liberal liar and a cheater on his way to a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court.
Ain't Obama's "change" great?
"The missing material “creates the impression that he knowingly attempted to hide his most controversial work from the committee,” Judiciary Republicans wrote to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy on Tuesday."
Good grief!
A liberal liar and a cheater on his way to a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court.
Ain't Obama's "change" great?
YID With LID: Maxine Waters 2007 Speech at "F**K the USA" Rally (and SHE Bashes the Tea Party?)
YID With LID: Maxine Waters 2007 Speech at "F**K the USA" Rally (and SHE Bashes the Tea Party?)
"Maxine Waters is a perfect example of what is wrong with Congress a partisan who uses the office to enrich her family and her friends.
Even worse she represents the ultimate in hypocrisy.
The week after the tea parties out side the capital the weekend of the Obamacare vote she was front and center on TV criticizing the words and methods of the protesters, who were generally peaceful and respectful.
She also used her criticism as an opportunity to bash Republicans for supporting the tea parties.
Yet as this video shows, in 2007 she was a leader, speaking at a Code Pink rally, where the protesters were screaming 'F**K The USA' as she was screaming 'Bush is a Liar.'"
It also highlights the disgusting duplicity of the slobbering, liberal American TV and newspaper media.
"Maxine Waters is a perfect example of what is wrong with Congress a partisan who uses the office to enrich her family and her friends.
Even worse she represents the ultimate in hypocrisy.
The week after the tea parties out side the capital the weekend of the Obamacare vote she was front and center on TV criticizing the words and methods of the protesters, who were generally peaceful and respectful.
She also used her criticism as an opportunity to bash Republicans for supporting the tea parties.
Yet as this video shows, in 2007 she was a leader, speaking at a Code Pink rally, where the protesters were screaming 'F**K The USA' as she was screaming 'Bush is a Liar.'"
It also highlights the disgusting duplicity of the slobbering, liberal American TV and newspaper media.
GM workers in Wyoming to vote again on contract changes rejected last week
GM workers in Wyoming to vote again on contract changes rejected last week
"The former Delphi workers complained that GM failed to honor a January cost-of-living raise in their current contract, ending September 2011.
A 3 percent bonus was also dropped.
Terms for health insurance were fluid last week; the initial proposal put monthly costs at $345 for family coverage, but a last-minute negotiation reset the plan to keep existing plans in place.
Whether that change sticks in the package for revoting is unclear."
The thug unions destroyed the old GM.
And they continue to demand the guaranteed tripple raises every year and NO healthcare cuts or co-pay at all.
Now they want their political friends in the democrat party to set the stage for the next bankruptcy of Obama-motors......or another taxpayer bailout by their political godfathers in the democrat party.
"The former Delphi workers complained that GM failed to honor a January cost-of-living raise in their current contract, ending September 2011.
A 3 percent bonus was also dropped.
Terms for health insurance were fluid last week; the initial proposal put monthly costs at $345 for family coverage, but a last-minute negotiation reset the plan to keep existing plans in place.
Whether that change sticks in the package for revoting is unclear."
The thug unions destroyed the old GM.
And they continue to demand the guaranteed tripple raises every year and NO healthcare cuts or co-pay at all.
Now they want their political friends in the democrat party to set the stage for the next bankruptcy of Obama-motors......or another taxpayer bailout by their political godfathers in the democrat party.
Water funds to held in escrow until Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores, Fruitport dispute settled
Water funds to held in escrow until Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores, Fruitport dispute settled
"The ongoing legal dispute between three local municipalities concerning wholesale water rates is leading to more money being held in an escrow account until a resolution is reached."
The Heights thugs must be stopped.
This is a good sign for the future!
"The ongoing legal dispute between three local municipalities concerning wholesale water rates is leading to more money being held in an escrow account until a resolution is reached."
The Heights thugs must be stopped.
This is a good sign for the future!
Cal pension funds a half-trillion dollars short, study says
Cal pension funds a half-trillion dollars short, study says
"'This study reinforces the immediate need to address our staggering pension debt,' Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
'According to the study, California taxpayers are on the hook for over a half trillion dollars.
That's nearly six times the size of our entire state budget.
The consequences are clear: increasingly large portions of state funding for programs Californians hold dear such as schools, parks and health care will be diverted to pay for this debt.
That is bad enough, but without reform, pension debt will only grow.'
Schwarzenegger has proposed broad pension reforms, including shifting new employees to a new, lower-cost system and raising state employees' pension contributions, but with opposition from public worker unions, his plan has gone nowhere."
It is long passed the time that we understand who the real enemy is: public sector unions.
Will we simply continue to bend over and tighten our financial belts as they continue to buy bigger belts...on our money?
Get involved or the ultimate price we all will pay will destroy our schools....and our personal savings
"'This study reinforces the immediate need to address our staggering pension debt,' Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
'According to the study, California taxpayers are on the hook for over a half trillion dollars.
That's nearly six times the size of our entire state budget.
The consequences are clear: increasingly large portions of state funding for programs Californians hold dear such as schools, parks and health care will be diverted to pay for this debt.
That is bad enough, but without reform, pension debt will only grow.'
Schwarzenegger has proposed broad pension reforms, including shifting new employees to a new, lower-cost system and raising state employees' pension contributions, but with opposition from public worker unions, his plan has gone nowhere."
It is long passed the time that we understand who the real enemy is: public sector unions.
Will we simply continue to bend over and tighten our financial belts as they continue to buy bigger belts...on our money?
Get involved or the ultimate price we all will pay will destroy our schools....and our personal savings
'Financial challenges' highlight Coopersville school address
'Financial challenges' highlight Coopersville school address
"He said he will need to work with unions to bring about necessary changes."
The only "necessary changes" the unions will approve are more taxes for the taxpayers, and more automatic raises and early retirement packages for their union members.
Unless we the people start going to school board meetings.
It's easy folks.
Just do it!
Or continue to pay the price of your laziness.
"He said he will need to work with unions to bring about necessary changes."
The only "necessary changes" the unions will approve are more taxes for the taxpayers, and more automatic raises and early retirement packages for their union members.
Unless we the people start going to school board meetings.
It's easy folks.
Just do it!
Or continue to pay the price of your laziness.
Study: California Public Pensions Underfunded by Over $500B
Study: California Public Pensions Underfunded by Over $500B
"California's three major public pension funds are underfunded by more than half a trillion dollars, according to a report released Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reports."
"California's three major public pension funds are underfunded by more than half a trillion dollars, according to a report released Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reports."
Monday, April 05, 2010
Health insurance, police contract among pressures of Muskegon city finances | - MLive.com
Health insurance, police contract among pressures of Muskegon city finances
"Meanwhile, both the Police Officers Labor Council, representing approximately 63 city patrol officers, and the city commission have ratified a two-year labor agreement retroactive to Jan. 1 and expiring Dec. 31, 2011.
The contract includes a 1 percent pay hike in each of the two years.
If any nonunion city employee group receives a higher increase, so would the patrol officers."
"Meanwhile, both the Police Officers Labor Council, representing approximately 63 city patrol officers, and the city commission have ratified a two-year labor agreement retroactive to Jan. 1 and expiring Dec. 31, 2011.
The contract includes a 1 percent pay hike in each of the two years.
If any nonunion city employee group receives a higher increase, so would the patrol officers."
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Apple third highest stcok capitialization in US!Investors await iPad’s cliffhanger launch
Investors await iPad’s cliffhanger launch
"Spurred in part by iPad anticipation, shareholder enthusiasm has more than doubled Apple’s market capitalisation in the past year, driving it past Google and Walmart.
At $214bn, Apple is worth more than every US company but ExxonMobile and Microsoft."
"Spurred in part by iPad anticipation, shareholder enthusiasm has more than doubled Apple’s market capitalisation in the past year, driving it past Google and Walmart.
At $214bn, Apple is worth more than every US company but ExxonMobile and Microsoft."
Friday, April 02, 2010
State Websites Give History a Rewrite
State Websites Give History a Rewrite
Readers of the state of Michigan's various Web sites would be hard pressed to find evidence of one of the more embarrassing incidents to have happened this year to the Granholm administration."
Readers of the state of Michigan's various Web sites would be hard pressed to find evidence of one of the more embarrassing incidents to have happened this year to the Granholm administration."
Muskegon County jobless rate drops, slightly, to 16.3 percent in February
Muskegon County jobless rate drops, slightly, to 16.3 percent in February
"Like most labor market areas in Michigan, Muskegon County reported drops in labor force levels, employment and unemployment because of likely educational staff recalls and seasonal layoffs at retail and leisure establishments."
"Like most labor market areas in Michigan, Muskegon County reported drops in labor force levels, employment and unemployment because of likely educational staff recalls and seasonal layoffs at retail and leisure establishments."
School Pension Reform Stalls in Senate
School Pension Reform Stalls in Senate
"A plan to reform public school pensions and set them more in line with private-sector retirement standards — and thus save Michigan taxpayers an estimated $3.5 billion over the next 10 years — stalled in the Michigan Senate as that chamber prepared to leave for its spring break.
Although GOP senators cast blame for the failure at Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Democrats, Republican sources said that only 18 votes could be mustered for the measure, leaving it two votes shy of passage in a chamber where Republicans hold a 22-16 majority."
"A plan to reform public school pensions and set them more in line with private-sector retirement standards — and thus save Michigan taxpayers an estimated $3.5 billion over the next 10 years — stalled in the Michigan Senate as that chamber prepared to leave for its spring break.
Although GOP senators cast blame for the failure at Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Democrats, Republican sources said that only 18 votes could be mustered for the measure, leaving it two votes shy of passage in a chamber where Republicans hold a 22-16 majority."
Thursday, April 01, 2010
“Watching the Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s deadpan face as Congressman Hank Johnson…
MARK STEYN:
“Watching the Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s deadpan face as Congressman Hank Johnson (D., Ga.) asks him about the danger of the island of Guam tipping over and capsizing is a glimpse of how the viziers to the loopier Ottoman sultans must have felt.”
UPDATE: Johnson says it was just an out-of-control metaphor.
Frankly, I find this explanation more plausible. . . .
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 6:35 pm"
“Watching the Commander of the Pacific Fleet’s deadpan face as Congressman Hank Johnson (D., Ga.) asks him about the danger of the island of Guam tipping over and capsizing is a glimpse of how the viziers to the loopier Ottoman sultans must have felt.”
UPDATE: Johnson says it was just an out-of-control metaphor.
Frankly, I find this explanation more plausible. . . .
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 6:35 pm"
Underemployment Rises to 20.3% in March
Underemployment Rises to 20.3% in March
: "Gallup Daily tracking finds that 20.3% of the U.S. workforce was underemployed in March -- a slight uptick from the relatively flat January and February numbers."
: "Gallup Daily tracking finds that 20.3% of the U.S. workforce was underemployed in March -- a slight uptick from the relatively flat January and February numbers."
Toyota's US sales jump 35.3 percent in March
Toyota's US sales jump 35.3 percent in March
"Toyota on Thursday reported a 35.3 percent jump in US sales in March, rebounding from a series of mass safety recalls which have undermined the embattled Japanese automaker's reputation."
"Toyota on Thursday reported a 35.3 percent jump in US sales in March, rebounding from a series of mass safety recalls which have undermined the embattled Japanese automaker's reputation."
Embracing Liberty, Not Big Government
Embracing Liberty, Not Big Government
"Over the past 14 months, our political debate has been transformed into an argument between the heirs of two fundamental schools of political thought, the Founders and the Progressives.
The Founders stood for the expansion of liberty and the Progressives for the expansion of government.
It's an argument that has been going on for a century but was largely dormant over the quarter-century of low-inflation economic growth that followed the Ronald Reagan tax cuts.
It's been raised again by the expand-government policies of the Obama administration and Democratic congressional leaders."
"Over the past 14 months, our political debate has been transformed into an argument between the heirs of two fundamental schools of political thought, the Founders and the Progressives.
The Founders stood for the expansion of liberty and the Progressives for the expansion of government.
It's an argument that has been going on for a century but was largely dormant over the quarter-century of low-inflation economic growth that followed the Ronald Reagan tax cuts.
It's been raised again by the expand-government policies of the Obama administration and Democratic congressional leaders."
Steve Gunn: Lawmakers need a dose of courage to deal with deficit
Steve Gunn: Lawmakers need a dose of courage to deal with deficit
"According to statistics, Michigan’s private sector has lost 12.1 percent of its jobs since 2000, while the number of state government jobs has actually increased.
State employees make an average of $57,788 in total compensation, which is 6 percent higher than the national state employee average, according to the Anderson Economic Group of East Lansing. State employees make about $17,000 more than the average private-sector employees in Michigan.
Michigan public employees also collect about $5.7 billion more in benefits than they would if they worked in the private sector."
"According to statistics, Michigan’s private sector has lost 12.1 percent of its jobs since 2000, while the number of state government jobs has actually increased.
State employees make an average of $57,788 in total compensation, which is 6 percent higher than the national state employee average, according to the Anderson Economic Group of East Lansing. State employees make about $17,000 more than the average private-sector employees in Michigan.
Michigan public employees also collect about $5.7 billion more in benefits than they would if they worked in the private sector."
UAW members at GM plant in Wyoming reject contract changes, risk closing plant
UAW members at GM plant in Wyoming reject contract changes, risk closing plant
"Members of Local 167, United Auto Workers, soundly rejected a package of changes to their contract Wednesday at the former Delphi Corp. plant, now held by General Motors Components Holding.
Workers voted 136 yes to 258 no, nearly 2-1 against the Memorandum of Understanding dated on St. Patrick's Day 2010."
Just wait 'til "card check" is the law of the land.
We won't have any factories left in our country.
"Members of Local 167, United Auto Workers, soundly rejected a package of changes to their contract Wednesday at the former Delphi Corp. plant, now held by General Motors Components Holding.
Workers voted 136 yes to 258 no, nearly 2-1 against the Memorandum of Understanding dated on St. Patrick's Day 2010."
Just wait 'til "card check" is the law of the land.
We won't have any factories left in our country.
California's last auto plant shuts its doors
California's last auto plant shuts its doors
"The last car has rolled off the production lines at California's sole auto plant."
"The last car has rolled off the production lines at California's sole auto plant."
Eight U.S. militia members enter not guilty pleas
Eight U.S. militia members enter not guilty pleas
"The question is where they actually serious, or just a bunch of guys beating their chests and issuing rants?' said Jerry Flynn, his court-appointed attorney.
'There are a lot of allegations with very little proof.'"
I suspect this big media event was contrived by the Obama administration and all those big mouth fools will go free.
And soon.
And the liberal MSM will provide excuses for BarryO and his feddies.
This country has really been turned upside down!
"The question is where they actually serious, or just a bunch of guys beating their chests and issuing rants?' said Jerry Flynn, his court-appointed attorney.
'There are a lot of allegations with very little proof.'"
I suspect this big media event was contrived by the Obama administration and all those big mouth fools will go free.
And soon.
And the liberal MSM will provide excuses for BarryO and his feddies.
This country has really been turned upside down!
Mitch Albom: Dot on Tom Izzo's résumé: Seven weeks in Oklahoma
Mitch Albom: Dot on Tom Izzo's résumé: Seven weeks in Oklahoma
"The winds howled.
The sky was purple-black.
A young Tom Izzo pulled his car off the highway, got out and did what they had told him to do:
He crawled under the car for safety.
There, beneath the chassis, pressed against the earth, he prayed, 'Dear Lord, don't let me die here.'
He was a man against the elements, Tom vs. Tornado, a stranger in a strange land ..."
"The winds howled.
The sky was purple-black.
A young Tom Izzo pulled his car off the highway, got out and did what they had told him to do:
He crawled under the car for safety.
There, beneath the chassis, pressed against the earth, he prayed, 'Dear Lord, don't let me die here.'
He was a man against the elements, Tom vs. Tornado, a stranger in a strange land ..."
UAW membership sinks to post-WWII low
UAW membership sinks to post-WWII low
"The ranks of UAW members fell to a new post-World War II low in 2009 as the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler led to thousands of manufacturing job losses."
"The ranks of UAW members fell to a new post-World War II low in 2009 as the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler led to thousands of manufacturing job losses."
Farhat drops Senate bid, joins Hoekstra campaign
Farhat drops Senate bid, joins Hoekstra campaign
"David Farhat, a former Muskegon County state representative, is exiting the race for the 34th state Senate District and turning his attention to helping a West Michigan candidate for governor."
Good for Dave and Pete.
Bad for us Muskegon voters.
Dave would have been an excellent senator.
"David Farhat, a former Muskegon County state representative, is exiting the race for the 34th state Senate District and turning his attention to helping a West Michigan candidate for governor."
Good for Dave and Pete.
Bad for us Muskegon voters.
Dave would have been an excellent senator.
YouTube - 3-25-2010_Hank_Johnson_Guam_Tip_Over.wmv
YouTube - 3-25-2010_Hank_Johnson_Guam_Tip_Over.wmv
You MUST see this democrat congressman.....and fear for our nation.
You MUST see this democrat congressman.....and fear for our nation.
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