Is Adding School Debt Just Like Refinancing Your Home? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Leon Drolet, chairman of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance, said if the school is taking on new debt, it shouldn’t be compared to a refinancing.
“They are trying to trick voters into believing that they are not taking on new debt when they use that kind of language,” Drolet said.
“By suggesting it is a refinance as opposed to taking on new debt … it’s a bald-faced lie.”"
Monday, February 07, 2011
Made in the USA
Made in the USA - The Boston Globe
"Americans make more “stuff’’ than any other nation on earth, and by a wide margin.
According to the United Nations’ comprehensive database of international economic data, America’s manufacturing output in 2009 (expressed in constant 2005 dollars) was $2.15 trillion.
That surpassed China’s output of $1.48 trillion by nearly 46 percent.
China’s industries may be booming, but the United States still accounted for 20 percent of the world’s manufacturing output in 2009 — only a hair below its 1990 share of 21 percent."
"Americans make more “stuff’’ than any other nation on earth, and by a wide margin.
According to the United Nations’ comprehensive database of international economic data, America’s manufacturing output in 2009 (expressed in constant 2005 dollars) was $2.15 trillion.
That surpassed China’s output of $1.48 trillion by nearly 46 percent.
China’s industries may be booming, but the United States still accounted for 20 percent of the world’s manufacturing output in 2009 — only a hair below its 1990 share of 21 percent."
CARPE DIEM: Made in the USA
CARPE DIEM: Made in the USA
"'There’s just one problem with all the gloom and doom about American manufacturing.
It’s wrong."
"'There’s just one problem with all the gloom and doom about American manufacturing.
It’s wrong."
Ga. Lawmaker Proposes Doing Away With Driver's Licenses
Ga. Lawmaker Proposes Doing Away With Driver's Licenses - Atlanta News Story - WGCL Atlanta
"In his bill, Franklin states, 'Free people have a common law and constitutional right to travel on the roads and highways that are provided by their government for that purpose.
Licensing of drivers cannot be required of free people, because taking on the restrictions of a license requires the surrender of an inalienable right.'"
Do we really deserve the leaders someone else elects?
"In his bill, Franklin states, 'Free people have a common law and constitutional right to travel on the roads and highways that are provided by their government for that purpose.
Licensing of drivers cannot be required of free people, because taking on the restrictions of a license requires the surrender of an inalienable right.'"
Do we really deserve the leaders someone else elects?
Sunday, February 06, 2011
dallas should never host a super bowl EVER AGAIN
dallas should never host a super bowl EVER AGAIN
"ARLINGTON, Texas --
For those interested in such things, we’ve had two significant hiccups here at Cowboys Stadium as kickoff approaches for Super Bowl XLV.
First, the NFL closed four of the 10 entrance points into the stadium because of lingering ice on the roof of the stadium. Friday, six people were injured by ice falling onto the sidewalk outside of the structure.
Second, the NFL just confirmed in a statement that some sections of the temporary seats erected inside Cowboys Stadium 'have not been fully completed.'
The league said that most fans will be accommodated somewhere in the building by kickoff, but indicated that some will not.
Those fans will receive a refund triple the cost of face value of the seat.
Local organizers are trying to break the Super Bowl record for attendance by exceeding 105,000.
Maybe they were a bit too greedy.
Can you imagine arriving at the stadium and finding out that your seat doesn’t exist?"
"ARLINGTON, Texas --
For those interested in such things, we’ve had two significant hiccups here at Cowboys Stadium as kickoff approaches for Super Bowl XLV.
First, the NFL closed four of the 10 entrance points into the stadium because of lingering ice on the roof of the stadium. Friday, six people were injured by ice falling onto the sidewalk outside of the structure.
Second, the NFL just confirmed in a statement that some sections of the temporary seats erected inside Cowboys Stadium 'have not been fully completed.'
The league said that most fans will be accommodated somewhere in the building by kickoff, but indicated that some will not.
Those fans will receive a refund triple the cost of face value of the seat.
Local organizers are trying to break the Super Bowl record for attendance by exceeding 105,000.
Maybe they were a bit too greedy.
Can you imagine arriving at the stadium and finding out that your seat doesn’t exist?"
Ohio fraternity house shooting kills 1, hurts 11
The Associated Press: Ohio fraternity house shooting kills 1, hurts 11
"University spokesman Ron Cole says members of the university-sanctioned Omega Psi Phi fraternity lived at the house"
They were thugs at MSU 40 years ago.
Nice tradition....
"University spokesman Ron Cole says members of the university-sanctioned Omega Psi Phi fraternity lived at the house"
They were thugs at MSU 40 years ago.
Nice tradition....
Advocates for Michigan's medical-marijuana law fear disclosure of records will hurt patients
Advocates for Michigan's medical-marijuana law fear disclosure of records will hurt patients
"As founder of Michigan Association of Compassion Clubs, Jamie Lowell thinks the federal government's request for records on the state's medical-marijuana registry will discourage legal use."
So these pot advocates want the federal government to encourage the use of pot?
And employers won't know if their employees are using and if they get sued because an employee has an accident, it will be "news" to the companies?
Fear the cost of these "compassion" crooks.
"As founder of Michigan Association of Compassion Clubs, Jamie Lowell thinks the federal government's request for records on the state's medical-marijuana registry will discourage legal use."
So these pot advocates want the federal government to encourage the use of pot?
And employers won't know if their employees are using and if they get sued because an employee has an accident, it will be "news" to the companies?
Fear the cost of these "compassion" crooks.
Compared to other cities, Grand Rapids' part-time City Commission is a bargain
Compared to other cities, Grand Rapids' part-time City Commission is a bargain MLive.com
"Detroiters pay $13.2 million a year -- or $14.53 per resident – to maintain their legislative branch, the City Council, the study said.
In Grand Rapids, taxpayers spent $397,864 – about $2.01 per resident – in pay and benefits to sustain their part-time City Commission,"
How long are we going to allow Detroit to spend our state into bankruptcy?
"Detroiters pay $13.2 million a year -- or $14.53 per resident – to maintain their legislative branch, the City Council, the study said.
In Grand Rapids, taxpayers spent $397,864 – about $2.01 per resident – in pay and benefits to sustain their part-time City Commission,"
How long are we going to allow Detroit to spend our state into bankruptcy?
Are Teachers "Special"? Is Anyone? Why?
Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Are Teachers "Special"? Is Anyone? Why?
"Ironically, if anyone is 'special' in the student-teacher relationship, it is the students (and those who cannot protect themselves), not the teachers!"
It seems that the education unionists don't do much thinking about the students.....or their taxpaying parents.
"Ironically, if anyone is 'special' in the student-teacher relationship, it is the students (and those who cannot protect themselves), not the teachers!"
It seems that the education unionists don't do much thinking about the students.....or their taxpaying parents.
“Personal Attacks” Cause Colorado Group To Cancel Palin Speech…
Weasel Zippers » “Personal Attacks” Cause Colorado Group To Cancel Palin Speech…
"Citing an “onslaught of personal attacks”, a Colorado nonprofit today canceled a scheduled May appearance in Glendale by former Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin"
"Citing an “onslaught of personal attacks”, a Colorado nonprofit today canceled a scheduled May appearance in Glendale by former Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin"
Citizen's Guide to Michigan's Financial Health
Snyder - Citizen's Guide to Michigan's Financial Health
"For far too long the true state of Michigan's financial picture has been hidden by complex budget documents indecipherable to the average resident. One-time budget gimmicks and other accounting tricks have further masked the state's dire financial situation, allowing tough decisions to be pushed off into the future."
"For far too long the true state of Michigan's financial picture has been hidden by complex budget documents indecipherable to the average resident. One-time budget gimmicks and other accounting tricks have further masked the state's dire financial situation, allowing tough decisions to be pushed off into the future."
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell says city employee compensation is 'unsustainable' in State of the City address
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell says city employee compensation is 'unsustainable' in State of the City address MLive.com
"Heartwell told those gathered for his 2011 State of the City address Saturday that even after a 4 percent reduction in total compensation during the last round of contract negotiations, employee benefits are 35 percent of an average employee’s compensation package.
This is expected to reach 41 percent by 2015, he said, and pension contribution during that same period could see a 65 percent increase."
Nothing like this courage from most of our leaders in Muskegon.
But we did just hire a "sustainability coordinator".
"Heartwell told those gathered for his 2011 State of the City address Saturday that even after a 4 percent reduction in total compensation during the last round of contract negotiations, employee benefits are 35 percent of an average employee’s compensation package.
This is expected to reach 41 percent by 2015, he said, and pension contribution during that same period could see a 65 percent increase."
Nothing like this courage from most of our leaders in Muskegon.
But we did just hire a "sustainability coordinator".
Happy about tax-free pensions?
Happy about tax-free pensions? - DailyHerald.com
"If you’re not yet upset about the 2 percent state tax hike, here’s something to add fuel to the flames.
Did you know pensions are not taxable by the state of Illinois?
So the Oak Brook mayor and his wife receiving over $142,000 in pensions?
They pay zero dollars to the state of Illinois.
Aren’t you happy to be supporting them?"
Public employee pensions are exempt from state and local taxes in Michigan too.
Aren't you glad they don't have to support our state?
"If you’re not yet upset about the 2 percent state tax hike, here’s something to add fuel to the flames.
Did you know pensions are not taxable by the state of Illinois?
So the Oak Brook mayor and his wife receiving over $142,000 in pensions?
They pay zero dollars to the state of Illinois.
Aren’t you happy to be supporting them?"
Public employee pensions are exempt from state and local taxes in Michigan too.
Aren't you glad they don't have to support our state?
Everybody Does It? Really?
Everybody Does It? Really? - WSJ.com
"As we noted yesterday, over the weekend Common Cause held a rally in California at which numerous supporters of the self-styled 'grassroots organization' were caught on video advocating violence against Supreme Court justices and media executives--including calls to lynch the high court's only black member.
'Common Cause's 40 year history of holding power accountable has been marked by a commitment to decency and civility--in public and private,' begins a press release from the organization yesterday.
Yet in contrast with SarahPAC, which removed from its website its famous map of targeted districts after the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, CommonCause.org's homepage still prominently features a photo and denunciation of Justices Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia, who were among the objects of the Common Cause supporters' violent--and, in Thomas's case, racist--fantasies"
And there is this:
http://weaselzippers.us/2011/02/05/personal-attacks-cause-colorado-group-to-cancel-palin-speech/
It seems the liberal media sorta missed these unending examples of liberal "civilness".
"As we noted yesterday, over the weekend Common Cause held a rally in California at which numerous supporters of the self-styled 'grassroots organization' were caught on video advocating violence against Supreme Court justices and media executives--including calls to lynch the high court's only black member.
'Common Cause's 40 year history of holding power accountable has been marked by a commitment to decency and civility--in public and private,' begins a press release from the organization yesterday.
Yet in contrast with SarahPAC, which removed from its website its famous map of targeted districts after the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, CommonCause.org's homepage still prominently features a photo and denunciation of Justices Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia, who were among the objects of the Common Cause supporters' violent--and, in Thomas's case, racist--fantasies"
And there is this:
http://weaselzippers.us/2011/02/05/personal-attacks-cause-colorado-group-to-cancel-palin-speech/
It seems the liberal media sorta missed these unending examples of liberal "civilness".
Home Depot to close stores in Michigan, other states
Home Depot to close stores in Michigan, other states Detroit Free Press
"Company spokesman Stephen Holmes said the stores are in Holland; Gentilly, La.; Rocky Mount, N.C.; and Greenville, N.C."
"Company spokesman Stephen Holmes said the stores are in Holland; Gentilly, La.; Rocky Mount, N.C.; and Greenville, N.C."
Michigan DHS turns to colleges for child welfare caseworkers
Michigan DHS turns to colleges for child welfare caseworkers Detroit Free Press freep.com
"DHS plans to hire 500 new graduates by late spring"
500 new employees will fix the debacle that is DHS?
Not!
"DHS plans to hire 500 new graduates by late spring"
500 new employees will fix the debacle that is DHS?
Not!
Borders: A ‘MEGA’ Bankruptcy for Michigan
Borders: A ‘MEGA’ Bankruptcy for Michigan [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The MEGA program, created in 1995, offers tax breaks to companies that invest or locate in Michigan. Waldenbooks chose Michigan over Tennessee and received a reported $7.7 million tax credit."
"The MEGA program, created in 1995, offers tax breaks to companies that invest or locate in Michigan. Waldenbooks chose Michigan over Tennessee and received a reported $7.7 million tax credit."
Muskegon County commissioners consider buying laptops for themselves
Muskegon County commissioners consider buying laptops for themselves MLive.com
"Jager voted against soliciting bids, requesting that the board hold off until specifics can be researched.
He also pointed out that he bought a computer after he was elected in November because he figured it was his responsibility.
“I shouldn't run if I don't have the tools for my job,” Jager said."
Finally, we have a county commissioner who understands that he is dealing with other people's money.
You go, Alan!
And read the comments after the article.
The people are speaking!
"Jager voted against soliciting bids, requesting that the board hold off until specifics can be researched.
He also pointed out that he bought a computer after he was elected in November because he figured it was his responsibility.
“I shouldn't run if I don't have the tools for my job,” Jager said."
Finally, we have a county commissioner who understands that he is dealing with other people's money.
You go, Alan!
And read the comments after the article.
The people are speaking!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)