theblogprof: Video: Detroit denies permit to film story of 50,000 stray dogs, so filmakers puts it on YouTube, raises $7,000
"Detroit has a stray dog problem that, just as in the case with its violence, it doesn't want to admit to.
So a filmmaker set out to shed light on the problem, and was promptly given the open palm by the ruling class in the D.
But this filmmaker with a soft spot for man's best friend didn't give up.
He put the video on YouTube and in a week he collected $7,000 in donations (content warning):"
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Tennessee bill would require photo ID to vote
Tennessee bill would require photo ID to vote The Tennessean tennessean.com
"Voters would be required to show photo identification before they can cast ballots under a proposal passed on to the full Senate on Tuesday."
Why, in any sane world, would this be controversial?
And why don't we have the same requirement to vote in our state?
And our country?
"Voters would be required to show photo identification before they can cast ballots under a proposal passed on to the full Senate on Tuesday."
Why, in any sane world, would this be controversial?
And why don't we have the same requirement to vote in our state?
And our country?
Cruise Critic Readers Pick Another Fight -- and Win It - Celebrity Cruises
"In Celebrity's case, within 24 hours of the new ads launching, loyal Celebrity cruisers flocked to the boards to protest the campaign, saying it was sending the wrong message. Member PartyAllDaTyme summed up what hundreds of posters were articulating.
'I believe much of the consternation on the part of Cruise Critic members stems from the mistaken belief that Celebrity intends to relax or even eliminate many of the traditional 'rules,' such as the excellent smoking policy, any semblance of a dress code for formal nights, and worse, in favor of attracting a younger, more rebellious clientele,' he wrote.
One week later, Celebrity President and CEO Dan Hanrahan held a virtual Q&A in an effort to clarify the line's aim with 'X the Rules.'
And after some careful consideration, he returned a week later and posted the following:
'I want to thank you all again for the candid dialogue and questions on the boards last week about our new ad campaign. Your feedback encouraged us to do some additional research…[and] we have decided to move away from the 'X the rules' ads.'
Read the whole story of how Celebrity loyalists 'X'ed the marketing campaign."
This is only for cruise folks but coincidentally, our last cruise ended Jan. 17, the day before this new dictate was to be enforced.
If you cruise, you MUST get familiar with Cruise Critic.
You will save lots of moolah!
And learn other cool stuff.
60% Recognize That Government Spending Has Increased Every Year Since 1954
60% Recognize That Government Spending Has Increased Every Year Since 1954 - Rasmussen Reports™
The stark reality is that despite candidates who promised lower spending and taxes winning just about every election for the past half century, total government spending has kept going up every year since Bill Haley was topping the charts with Rock Around the Clock and a young singer named Elvis Presley made his first commercial recording.
That’s the same year the very first edition of Sports Illustrated was published, the Milwaukee Braves welcomed Hank Aaron as a rookie, and the shot clock was invented for the new National Basketball Association.
The stark reality is that despite candidates who promised lower spending and taxes winning just about every election for the past half century, total government spending has kept going up every year since Bill Haley was topping the charts with Rock Around the Clock and a young singer named Elvis Presley made his first commercial recording.
That’s the same year the very first edition of Sports Illustrated was published, the Milwaukee Braves welcomed Hank Aaron as a rookie, and the shot clock was invented for the new National Basketball Association.
New posts at MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Big union contract voted by commissioners
Searchable database: "waive hiring freeze"
City sidewalks not cleared-even near the Frauenthal!
and more!
Big union contract voted by commissioners
Searchable database: "waive hiring freeze"
City sidewalks not cleared-even near the Frauenthal!
and more!
Apple Is Most Valuable Company on Earth: Analysts - CNBC
CNBC's Fast Money: Apple Is Most Valuable Company on Earth: Analysts - CNBC
"at least five firms have raised their 12-month forecast on the stock to an average price of $467, or a 32 percent increase from here.
At that level, Apple’s market value would total $433.7 billion, flying past Exxon Mobil’s current market value of $423.2 billion."
AMAZING!
"at least five firms have raised their 12-month forecast on the stock to an average price of $467, or a 32 percent increase from here.
At that level, Apple’s market value would total $433.7 billion, flying past Exxon Mobil’s current market value of $423.2 billion."
AMAZING!
Robot Jet Fighter Takes First Flight – Aiming for Aircraft Carriers in 2013
Robot Jet Fighter Takes First Flight – Aiming for Aircraft Carriers in 2013 (video) Singularity Hub
"It’s not a spy, nor a single-target hunter-killer, it’s a complete jet fighter.
The 60 foot wingspan, 40,000 altitude, and 2100 nautical mile flight range, not to mention 4500 lb weapon bays, speak of an aircraft that would be a high end component of the military of the future.
It will have more range (though less firepower) than the F-18 Hornets"
"It’s not a spy, nor a single-target hunter-killer, it’s a complete jet fighter.
The 60 foot wingspan, 40,000 altitude, and 2100 nautical mile flight range, not to mention 4500 lb weapon bays, speak of an aircraft that would be a high end component of the military of the future.
It will have more range (though less firepower) than the F-18 Hornets"
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Obama’s Claim That He Did Not Raise Taxes Is Rejected As ‘Blatantly False’ by Taxpayer Watchdog
Obama’s Claim That He Did Not Raise Taxes Is Rejected As ‘Blatantly False’ by Taxpayer Watchdog CNSnews.com
"President Obama’s assertion on Sunday that he “didn’t raise taxes once” is “blatantly false,” a taxpayer watchdog group says.
Obama made the claim in his pre-Super Bowl interview with Fox News host Bill O’Reilly.
According to Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), President Obama has signed into law at least two dozen tax increases.
The first one – a federal tobacco tax hike – came just 16 days into his presidency."
The problem is that a liar who lies ALL the time eventually stops becoming news when he lies again....and again....and again.....
"President Obama’s assertion on Sunday that he “didn’t raise taxes once” is “blatantly false,” a taxpayer watchdog group says.
Obama made the claim in his pre-Super Bowl interview with Fox News host Bill O’Reilly.
According to Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), President Obama has signed into law at least two dozen tax increases.
The first one – a federal tobacco tax hike – came just 16 days into his presidency."
The problem is that a liar who lies ALL the time eventually stops becoming news when he lies again....and again....and again.....
Stabenow Blowing More Taxpayers Coerced "Government Money"
RightMichigan.com Stabenow Blowing More Taxpayers Coerced "Government Money"
"In football lingo... Michigan's Senatorial Fullback of William 'Refrigerator' Perry proportions is running the alleged 'green jobs' ball up the middle for Team Obama and his Government Motors Volt."
Too funny...and real sad that Big Deb is our senator.
"In football lingo... Michigan's Senatorial Fullback of William 'Refrigerator' Perry proportions is running the alleged 'green jobs' ball up the middle for Team Obama and his Government Motors Volt."
Too funny...and real sad that Big Deb is our senator.
After being accused of 'lying' to parents, state board looks to raise the bar for MEAP tests
After being accused of 'lying' to parents, state board looks to raise the bar for MEAP tests MLive.com
"The truth is that Michigan has been lying to its residents about how well its students have been performing,” said Amber Arellano, executive director of the Midwest office of the Education Trust, who plans to voice concern at today's meeting..
“That's created a false sense of confidence about how our children have been doing and whether they are prepared for the next level.”"
What an indictment!
Only in government could this continue for as long as it has.
"The truth is that Michigan has been lying to its residents about how well its students have been performing,” said Amber Arellano, executive director of the Midwest office of the Education Trust, who plans to voice concern at today's meeting..
“That's created a false sense of confidence about how our children have been doing and whether they are prepared for the next level.”"
What an indictment!
Only in government could this continue for as long as it has.
Hamtramck: Giving Raises and Going Bankrupt
Hamtramck: Giving Raises and Going Bankrupt [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The city also had eight more people on payroll in 2010 compared to 2007 and saw total payroll climb from $7.3 million in 2007 to $7.9 million in 2010, not including benefits.
While Hamtramck considered bankruptcy, it gave its union workers annual raises of 2 to 3 percent, according to Cooper"
"The city also had eight more people on payroll in 2010 compared to 2007 and saw total payroll climb from $7.3 million in 2007 to $7.9 million in 2010, not including benefits.
While Hamtramck considered bankruptcy, it gave its union workers annual raises of 2 to 3 percent, according to Cooper"
Taxpayers Send Teachers To Vegas Resort
Taxpayers Send Teachers To Vegas Resort « CBS Chicago
"The Chicago Public Schools system is suffering from a $700 million budget shortfall.
So why did some educators travel to Las Vegas just days after a travel restriction was ordered?
CBS 2′s Dave Savini and the Better Government Association investigated questionable spending of school tax dollars and how children are impacted.
Former Scammon Elementary School teacher Laura Hoffman is angry that 14 of her Chicago Public School co-workers went on an all-expense paid trip to a Las Vegas resort and spa for a conference last year."
"The Chicago Public Schools system is suffering from a $700 million budget shortfall.
So why did some educators travel to Las Vegas just days after a travel restriction was ordered?
CBS 2′s Dave Savini and the Better Government Association investigated questionable spending of school tax dollars and how children are impacted.
Former Scammon Elementary School teacher Laura Hoffman is angry that 14 of her Chicago Public School co-workers went on an all-expense paid trip to a Las Vegas resort and spa for a conference last year."
Mandatory Arabic Classes Coming To Mansfield
Mandatory Arabic Classes Coming To Mansfield « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
"Some Students at Mansfield ISD schools could soon be learning Arabic as a required language.
The school district wants students at select schools to take Arabic language and culture classes as part of a federally funded grant.
The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant was awarded to Mansfield ISD last summer by the U.S. Department of Education.
As part of the five-year $1.3 Million grant, Arabic classes would be mandatory at Cross Timbers Intermediate School and Kenneth Davis Elementary School"
"Some Students at Mansfield ISD schools could soon be learning Arabic as a required language.
The school district wants students at select schools to take Arabic language and culture classes as part of a federally funded grant.
The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant was awarded to Mansfield ISD last summer by the U.S. Department of Education.
As part of the five-year $1.3 Million grant, Arabic classes would be mandatory at Cross Timbers Intermediate School and Kenneth Davis Elementary School"
Big Government Bozo of the Week: Newt Gingrich
Big Government Bozo of the Week: Newt Gingrich NetRight Daily
"In the 1990s, Newt Gingrich was one of the top Republicans on the scene.
He’s a possible Presidential candidate in 2012, but one might think he’s running as a Democrat because he’s supporting the concept of ethanol!"
"In the 1990s, Newt Gingrich was one of the top Republicans on the scene.
He’s a possible Presidential candidate in 2012, but one might think he’s running as a Democrat because he’s supporting the concept of ethanol!"
South Dakota GOP takes aim at 'Obamacare' with a gun bill
South Dakota GOP takes aim at 'Obamacare' with a gun bill - Washington Times
"If the government can require Americans to buy health insurance, the reasoning goes, then why can’t the same government require them to purchase something a bit higher on the conservative wish list?
That is why five GOP state legislators have introduced a bill that would require every South Dakotan age 21 or older to purchase a gun"
"If the government can require Americans to buy health insurance, the reasoning goes, then why can’t the same government require them to purchase something a bit higher on the conservative wish list?
That is why five GOP state legislators have introduced a bill that would require every South Dakotan age 21 or older to purchase a gun"
Monday, February 07, 2011
A QUICKER WAY TO IDENTIFY SKIN CANCER.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » A QUICKER WAY TO IDENTIFY SKIN CANCER.
“The device, called the Verisante Aura, is held above a mole, and uses Raman spectroscopy, a technique that distinguishes molecules using their vibrational states, to scan for those whose relative concentrations are characteristic of melanoma.
The device returns a verdict within seconds.
Following a successful small clinical trial, Verisante is now analyzing the results of another trial with 1,000 moles.”"
Honeybunch and I have lost her dad to skin cancer last year.
And we have too many friends and family who we love who are fighting the same pernicious disease today.
This sounds like a vibration of hope at the end of the tunnel.
“The device, called the Verisante Aura, is held above a mole, and uses Raman spectroscopy, a technique that distinguishes molecules using their vibrational states, to scan for those whose relative concentrations are characteristic of melanoma.
The device returns a verdict within seconds.
Following a successful small clinical trial, Verisante is now analyzing the results of another trial with 1,000 moles.”"
Honeybunch and I have lost her dad to skin cancer last year.
And we have too many friends and family who we love who are fighting the same pernicious disease today.
This sounds like a vibration of hope at the end of the tunnel.
Yes, They’re Overpaid
Yes, They’re Overpaid The Weekly Standard
The truth about federal workers’ compensation
The truth about federal workers’ compensation
How To Reform Fannie And Freddie Now Without Raising Mortgage Costs
How To Reform Fannie And Freddie Now Without Raising Mortgage Costs
"But there is an alternative approach that wouldn’t raise monthly mortgage costs — it might even lower them — yet it would induce the private sector to take on mortgage market risk while minimizing taxpayer credit risk.
On top of that, it would preserve the ability of the government to run a countercyclical housing policy to combat downturns and it would go a long way toward rationalizing the foreclosure process."
This is very interesting.
Take a moment to read and understand it.
And send it to your rep. and senator if you agree.
I already did.
"But there is an alternative approach that wouldn’t raise monthly mortgage costs — it might even lower them — yet it would induce the private sector to take on mortgage market risk while minimizing taxpayer credit risk.
On top of that, it would preserve the ability of the government to run a countercyclical housing policy to combat downturns and it would go a long way toward rationalizing the foreclosure process."
This is very interesting.
Take a moment to read and understand it.
And send it to your rep. and senator if you agree.
I already did.
MEA freezes salaries, lays off 25 workers after losing 5,000 members
"After giving its executive director a 9.3 percent raise in 2009-10, the Michigan Education Association is scaling back by freezing some management salaries and laying off 25 workers."
Heck of a job you're doing, Iris!
Is Adding School Debt Just Like Refinancing Your Home?
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.”"
"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.”"
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!
Saturday, February 05, 2011
The Tuscon Tea Party Needs Your Help
The Tuscon Tea Party Needs Your Help – Local Authorities Are Trying to Silence These Patriots The Gateway Pundit
"The Tucson Tea Party needs your help.
Please pass this on…."
Anyone who stands tall will be attacked.
Are we the "jews in 1936 Germany" or will we fight back?
Or are we just frogs placed in warm water?
"The Tucson Tea Party needs your help.
Please pass this on…."
Anyone who stands tall will be attacked.
Are we the "jews in 1936 Germany" or will we fight back?
Or are we just frogs placed in warm water?
Everybody Does It? Really?
Everybody Does It? Really? - WSJ.com
"Everybody does it?
Think it through and you will see that this is a stunning indictment of the American left."
"Everybody does it?
Think it through and you will see that this is a stunning indictment of the American left."
Gallup: Obama's Approval Rating Most Polarized Of Any President's 2nd Year Ever
theblogprof: Gallup: Obama's Approval Rating Most Polarized Of Any President's 2nd Year Ever
"My question is...
WHO THE HECK ARE THE 13% OF REPUBLICANS THAT LIKE WHAT THE GUY IS DOING???
Some 'uniter' Obama turned out to be, eh?"
"My question is...
WHO THE HECK ARE THE 13% OF REPUBLICANS THAT LIKE WHAT THE GUY IS DOING???
Some 'uniter' Obama turned out to be, eh?"
Church leaders examining whether a miracle occurred at Jackson Catholic Middle School after student claims to have seen image of Jesus Christ on wafer
"During the day, as adult volunteers sat near it, a student claimed to see the image of Jesus on the wafer."
Imagine if the student saw the image on a Pizza Hut pizza?
Or, even better!
If Muhammud's image was on a was on a slab of Chili's baby back ribs!
Obama Well Knows What Chaos He Has Unleashed
American Thinker: Obama Well Knows What Chaos He Has Unleashed
"The question is justifiably asked: Do they truly believe that the next regime that comes to power will have the interests of the U.S. and the West at heart?
My fear is that Obama is not naïve at all, but he instead knows only too well what he is doing, for he is eagerly promoting Islamic power in the world while diminishing the West and Israel, however much innocent blood will flow as a result."
I suspect this fear is shared by most leaders of the free world.
"The question is justifiably asked: Do they truly believe that the next regime that comes to power will have the interests of the U.S. and the West at heart?
My fear is that Obama is not naïve at all, but he instead knows only too well what he is doing, for he is eagerly promoting Islamic power in the world while diminishing the West and Israel, however much innocent blood will flow as a result."
I suspect this fear is shared by most leaders of the free world.
America's jobless recovery: So this is the new year?
America's jobless recovery: So this is the new year? The Economist
"So for another month, Americans will wait, frustrated and uncertain, to see when growth will once again mean new employment opportunities."
"So for another month, Americans will wait, frustrated and uncertain, to see when growth will once again mean new employment opportunities."
The Obama Administration betrays Britain to appease the Russians over New START
The Obama Administration betrays Britain to appease the Russians over New START – Telegraph Blogs
The latest revelation from Wikileaks is the most damaging so far to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.
The disclosure in The Telegraph today that the Obama Administration “secretly agreed to give the Russians sensitive information on Britain’s nuclear deterrent to persuade them to sign a key treaty” points to an astonishing betrayal of America’s closest friend and ally, that may have significant implications for the relationship between David Cameron and Barack Obama.
Totally ignored by the American MSM.
Remember the cold war days (Oh, how we miss you Ronnie and Maggie!) when we would imprison traitors in our own government?
The latest revelation from Wikileaks is the most damaging so far to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.
The disclosure in The Telegraph today that the Obama Administration “secretly agreed to give the Russians sensitive information on Britain’s nuclear deterrent to persuade them to sign a key treaty” points to an astonishing betrayal of America’s closest friend and ally, that may have significant implications for the relationship between David Cameron and Barack Obama.
Totally ignored by the American MSM.
Remember the cold war days (Oh, how we miss you Ronnie and Maggie!) when we would imprison traitors in our own government?
Reagan Super Bowl XLV Tribute - This video will be shown just before kic...
To think that we once had a Ronald Reagan and we now have Barry O'carter.......
Michigan asparagus growers get combat pay as foot soldiers in the war on drugs
Michigan asparagus growers get combat pay as foot soldiers in the war on drugs
"Michigan asparagus farmers have until April 8 to sign up for their share of the $15 million ear-marked to compensate them for the hit they took in the country's war on drugs — when Congress pulled the plug on their market by encouraging South American farmers to grow asparagus instead of drugs.
A news release from the Michigan Farm Bureau Friday said the 'vast majority' of Michigan's 150 asparagus growers should be eligible for up to $100,000 per producer, part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help make up for losses suffered after Congress, in 1991, awarded farmers in Peru, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador unlimited duty-free entry to U.S. markets.
That put Michigan and other US asparagus producers into competition with farmers in those countries.
Peru has a 12-month production cycle and near-ideal growing conditions."
And we all know that COMPETITION is bad.
Our country is out of control!
"Michigan asparagus farmers have until April 8 to sign up for their share of the $15 million ear-marked to compensate them for the hit they took in the country's war on drugs — when Congress pulled the plug on their market by encouraging South American farmers to grow asparagus instead of drugs.
A news release from the Michigan Farm Bureau Friday said the 'vast majority' of Michigan's 150 asparagus growers should be eligible for up to $100,000 per producer, part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help make up for losses suffered after Congress, in 1991, awarded farmers in Peru, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador unlimited duty-free entry to U.S. markets.
That put Michigan and other US asparagus producers into competition with farmers in those countries.
Peru has a 12-month production cycle and near-ideal growing conditions."
And we all know that COMPETITION is bad.
Our country is out of control!
Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
theblogprof: Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
"Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
Let me make one thing clear - the Obama administration is acting like a regime.
One aspect of a regime is self-imposed carte blanche control of everything.
In this case, a federal judge told Obama that he cannot put a moratorium on offshore drilling.
Obama did it anyway by going through the Department of the Interior headed by the incompetent Ken Salazar (the bad guy in Resident Evil 4 for the Wii)
That same judge is now finding the Obama regime in contempt."
The financial penalties will be paid for by the US taxpayer.
Is this a great country or what?
"Shocker: Judge holds Obama regime in contempt over illegal drilling ban
Let me make one thing clear - the Obama administration is acting like a regime.
One aspect of a regime is self-imposed carte blanche control of everything.
In this case, a federal judge told Obama that he cannot put a moratorium on offshore drilling.
Obama did it anyway by going through the Department of the Interior headed by the incompetent Ken Salazar (the bad guy in Resident Evil 4 for the Wii)
That same judge is now finding the Obama regime in contempt."
The financial penalties will be paid for by the US taxpayer.
Is this a great country or what?
Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally | MLive.com
Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally MLive.com
"Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally"
A totally bogus and worthless "study" from the nanny-state and paid for by your tax dollars.
How 'bout a study on heart attacks on April 15th of every year?
"Study warns Super Bowl could be heart stopper -- literally"
A totally bogus and worthless "study" from the nanny-state and paid for by your tax dollars.
How 'bout a study on heart attacks on April 15th of every year?
Health care fraud no longer a faceless crime | MLive.com
Health care fraud no longer a faceless crime MLive.com
"Medicare and Medicaid scams cost taxpayers more than $60 billion a year"
Face it, scamming the government at every level is way easier than work.
Ask any SEIU member.
"Medicare and Medicaid scams cost taxpayers more than $60 billion a year"
Face it, scamming the government at every level is way easier than work.
Ask any SEIU member.
Michigan income tax rollback: Done deal or bad idea?
Michigan income tax rollback: Done deal or bad idea? MLive.com
"Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said no decision has been made yet as the new Republican governor puts together a budget proposal to be presented Feb. 17."
"Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said no decision has been made yet as the new Republican governor puts together a budget proposal to be presented Feb. 17."
Dump Dick Lugar
Pajamas Media » Dump Dick Lugar
Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) ties with Orrin Hatch as the longest serving Republican in the Senate. When Lugar faces primary voters next year, Republicans should choose someone else.
Here are five reasons why.
1) He’s Fiscally Irresponsible.
2) He’s a Foe of the Second Amendment.
3) He Supports Amnesty and He’s Weak on Illegal Immigration.
4) His Version of Bipartisanship Is Going Along with the Democrats.
5) We Can Do Better.
Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) ties with Orrin Hatch as the longest serving Republican in the Senate. When Lugar faces primary voters next year, Republicans should choose someone else.
Here are five reasons why.
1) He’s Fiscally Irresponsible.
2) He’s a Foe of the Second Amendment.
3) He Supports Amnesty and He’s Weak on Illegal Immigration.
4) His Version of Bipartisanship Is Going Along with the Democrats.
5) We Can Do Better.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro out of jail, ordered not to gamble
Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro out of jail, ordered not to gamble MLive.com
"Alleged Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro has been released from jail, and has been ordered not to gamble or visit any casinos.
DeMiro, accused of stealing up to $3.9 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
"ordered not to gamble....."????????
This crook stole $4 MILLION bucks from us taxpayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Alleged Ponzi mastermind Dante DeMiro has been released from jail, and has been ordered not to gamble or visit any casinos.
DeMiro, accused of stealing up to $3.9 million from Mona Shores Public Schools"
"ordered not to gamble....."????????
This crook stole $4 MILLION bucks from us taxpayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Illinois: Pension Debacle Poster Child
Today, Illinois’ unfunded pension liability is estimated to be $78 billion.
How did we get here?
Let’s call it the “Four Rules of Too” for public employees whose salaries are too high; contributions are too low; plans are too bloated; and retirement is too early.
As the following chart regarding the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) shows, over the last decade teacher salaries have risen by 7% per year or 96% compounded and the pension cost (Pension Benefit Obligation) taxpayers are responsible for has gone up 116%.
Dedicated Public Safety Millage Election
Dedicated Public Safety Millage Election - Norton Shores, Michigan
"On February 22, 2011, the City of Norton Shores will have a special election for a Fire and Police Millage.
This millage would allow City Council to levy up to 2 mills for 10 years.
The millage would provide funds specifically for Fire and Police Services.
Please see attached items for more information."
"On February 22, 2011, the City of Norton Shores will have a special election for a Fire and Police Millage.
This millage would allow City Council to levy up to 2 mills for 10 years.
The millage would provide funds specifically for Fire and Police Services.
Please see attached items for more information."
Why Is Wall Street So Addicted to Prestige Colleges?
"The snobbery is very precise: you have to go to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford and, perhaps, Wharton.
(I do have my Wharton "diploma", fuck you losers....)
And the reason for this is not the belief that these schools provide the best education—in fact, many of those evaluating job candidates were critical of the education offered by these schools.
Rather, it seems that the elite firms are simply using getting into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Standford and Wharton as a proxy for intelligence."
Well that "proxy for intelligence" worked out well....right?
And they're not kind to Cornell, UoM....and MSU is the equivalent of spinach on your teeth at the Queen's tea.
A Perfect Storm for Wheat
HEARD ON THE STREET: A Perfect Storm for Wheat - WSJ.com
"The global wheat market is caught between freezing winds and a sirocco.
Prices, up 13% since the start of December, likely will keep rising."
"The global wheat market is caught between freezing winds and a sirocco.
Prices, up 13% since the start of December, likely will keep rising."
Measure would undo caregiver unionization
Measure would undo caregiver unionization livingstondaily.com Livingston Daily
"For two years, Paulette Silverson's subsidy checks have been docked for union dues at her private, at-home day care in Brighton Township."
"For two years, Paulette Silverson's subsidy checks have been docked for union dues at her private, at-home day care in Brighton Township."
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Hero Col. West
Col West is from southern Florida, a bastion of the Democratic Party.
He won in a walk. This video is worth the viewing.
This new Congressman was an extremely popular commander in Iraq .
He was forced to retire because during an intense combat action a few of his men were captured.
At the same time his men had captured one of the guys who were with the Iraqis who captured his men. Knowing that time was crucial and his interrogators were not getting anywhere with the prisoner COL West took matters into his own hands.
He burst into the room and demanded thru an interpreter that the prisoner tell him where his men were being taken.
The prisoner refused so COL West took out his pistol and placed it into the prisoner's crotch and fired.
Then the COL told the prisoner that the next shot would not miss.
So the prisoner said he would show where the American service members were being taken.
The Americans were rescued.
Some one filed a report on incorrect handling of prisoners.
COL West was forced to retire.
COL West was just elected in November 2010 to Congress from Florida .
During the elections he was part of a panel on how to handle or how to relate to Muslims.
You will see his answer here.
Here is one of the new congressmen from Florida explaining very definitively in just over a minute the truth about Islam.
Please watch and if you agree; please forward it to your friends, if you disagree, please hit the "delete" button.
http://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/takeaction.asp?id=384
Union study says Michigan's public employees are not overpaid
Union study says Michigan's public employees are not overpaid MLive.com
"But Thursday’s study by Jeffrey Keefe for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington found when educational attainment is factored in, public wages are out of line with the private sector only to the extent they’re less."
Let's see the study!
"But Thursday’s study by Jeffrey Keefe for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington found when educational attainment is factored in, public wages are out of line with the private sector only to the extent they’re less."
Let's see the study!
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
2012 46th Democratic National Convention: Charlotte, North Carolina
BarackObama.com 2012 46th Democratic National Convention: Charlotte, North Carolina
"Peoples Convention"?
Yeah, right.......
This dude is focused like a laser on one thing and one thing only.....himself.
"Peoples Convention"?
Yeah, right.......
This dude is focused like a laser on one thing and one thing only.....himself.
ObamaCare Repeal: Harry Reid Confronted in Gourmet Market
Berkshire Blog®™: ObamaCare Repeal: Harry Reid Confronted in Gourmet Market
"McLean, VA -- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) may never go grocery shopping for his wife again.
While shopping this past Saturday afternoon amongst the food aisles at his local gourmet grocer in McLean, Virginia, Sen. Reid came across a fellow shopper who recognized him and asked a question that the senior senator from Nevada plainly did not want to answer."
Heh....
"McLean, VA -- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) may never go grocery shopping for his wife again.
While shopping this past Saturday afternoon amongst the food aisles at his local gourmet grocer in McLean, Virginia, Sen. Reid came across a fellow shopper who recognized him and asked a question that the senior senator from Nevada plainly did not want to answer."
Heh....
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MICHAEL TOTTEN: The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit: “What Mubarak and the Shah both …
"MICHAEL TOTTEN:
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit:
If they would have made concessions when they were in a position of power, they could have ne
"MICHAEL TOTTEN:
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit:
If they would have made concessions when they were in a position of power, they could have ne
“What Mubarak and the Shah both failed to understand is that if you make concessions when you’re weak it just increases the appetite for more concessions.
gotiated a smooth transition to a less authoritarian government.”"
Michigan public pay exceeded private pay since 2000
Michigan public pay exceeded private pay since 2000, Gov. Rick Snyder's fiscal guide says MLive.com
"In 2009, average compensation, salary and benefits, for state employees, totaled $85,076.
For teachers, $75,137, and for local government workers, $57,333.
The average private sector benefit package was $39,986."
"In 2009, average compensation, salary and benefits, for state employees, totaled $85,076.
For teachers, $75,137, and for local government workers, $57,333.
The average private sector benefit package was $39,986."
Does Egypt Miss Dubya? Misunderestimating Democracy’s Appeal
Does Egypt Miss Dubya? Misunderestimating Democracy’s Appeal
"When Barack Obama first ran for the White House, a key argument he made was that he could “heal” America’s battered image in the eyes of the world, especially with Arabs, in the wake of the occupation of Iraq and other Bush administration policies.
In June 2009, he gave a much ballyhooed speech in Cairo that the White House dubbed a “new beginning.”
Despite this new beginning, the administration has been largely on the sidelines during the tumult in Egypt, little able to affect or even stay ahead of the events.
One reason may be that the U.S. is actually less popular in Egypt today than it was during the Bush years"
"When Barack Obama first ran for the White House, a key argument he made was that he could “heal” America’s battered image in the eyes of the world, especially with Arabs, in the wake of the occupation of Iraq and other Bush administration policies.
In June 2009, he gave a much ballyhooed speech in Cairo that the White House dubbed a “new beginning.”
Despite this new beginning, the administration has been largely on the sidelines during the tumult in Egypt, little able to affect or even stay ahead of the events.
One reason may be that the U.S. is actually less popular in Egypt today than it was during the Bush years"
Tea Party Terrorists: America's Next Great Threat?
Tea Party Terrorists: America's Next Great Threat? - Broowaha
"It used to be that only the craziest elements of the right wing espoused conspiracies and violent rhetoric.
Not any more."
Read this visit into the mind of madness.
"It used to be that only the craziest elements of the right wing espoused conspiracies and violent rhetoric.
Not any more."
Read this visit into the mind of madness.
Ohio State recruit Chris Carter arrested, accused of fondling girls
Ohio State recruit Chris Carter arrested, accused of fondling girls cleveland.com
"The highly-touted John F. Kennedy High School offensive lineman was arrested Tuesday and suspected of fondling as many as eight girls while pretending to measure them for JROTC uniforms."
ROTC rules!
"The highly-touted John F. Kennedy High School offensive lineman was arrested Tuesday and suspected of fondling as many as eight girls while pretending to measure them for JROTC uniforms."
ROTC rules!
Bunker Middle School Students Build Remote Vehicles
Bunker Middle School Students Build Remote Vehicles Muskegon News
"Muskegon Public Schools Marketing Coordinator"
The broke Muskegon school system has a "marketing coordinator"?!!!!
"Muskegon Public Schools Marketing Coordinator"
The broke Muskegon school system has a "marketing coordinator"?!!!!
Mascots of the self-congratulatory elites
Mascots of the self-congratulatory elites detnews.com The Detroit News
"This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal"
"This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal"
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits [Mackinac Center]
"Between Gov. Rick Snyder’s call for a substantial business tax cut and a $1.8 billion state overspending budget gap, lawmakers are looking for places to save.
.....However, the unions rely on data from allies in academia and government who often look only at salaries when comparing private- and public-sector compensation.
In fact, it’s skyrocketing public-sector fringe benefits that are behind much of the disparity.
“Total compensation” properly includes benefits like paid leave, retirement contributions, health insurance and more.
In each of these, public-sector benefits tend to be far more generous"
"Between Gov. Rick Snyder’s call for a substantial business tax cut and a $1.8 billion state overspending budget gap, lawmakers are looking for places to save.
.....However, the unions rely on data from allies in academia and government who often look only at salaries when comparing private- and public-sector compensation.
In fact, it’s skyrocketing public-sector fringe benefits that are behind much of the disparity.
“Total compensation” properly includes benefits like paid leave, retirement contributions, health insurance and more.
In each of these, public-sector benefits tend to be far more generous"
Algore: Increased heavy snowfalls are completely consistent with what they have been predicting as a consequence of man-made global warming. Said the opposite just a few years ago
theblogprof: Algore: Increased heavy snowfalls are completely consistent with what they have been predicting as a consequence of man-made global warming. Said the opposite just a few years ago
"Except that when you watch Gore's movie An Inconvenient Truth, there is no mention of record snowfalls.
Quite the opposite in fact. Flashback to 2009:
Gore Reports Snow and Ice Across the World Vanishing Quickly
Snow and ice across the planet are melting much faster than anticipated, and the cryosphere - the Earth's ice and snow cover - is very vulnerable to climate change, finds a new report presented today at the United Nations Climate Summit by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre."
"Except that when you watch Gore's movie An Inconvenient Truth, there is no mention of record snowfalls.
Quite the opposite in fact. Flashback to 2009:
Gore Reports Snow and Ice Across the World Vanishing Quickly
Snow and ice across the planet are melting much faster than anticipated, and the cryosphere - the Earth's ice and snow cover - is very vulnerable to climate change, finds a new report presented today at the United Nations Climate Summit by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre."
News1Reports.com | Work At Home Mom Makes $6,795/Month Part-Time
News1Reports.com Work At Home Mom Makes $6,795/Month Part-Time
"We just had to find out... So we set out to do some research ourselves. We came across a blog by Jessica Holcomb of Muskegon, MI."
This is an ad put out by the same liars trying to get you to fall for their scam.
It is effective.
"We just had to find out... So we set out to do some research ourselves. We came across a blog by Jessica Holcomb of Muskegon, MI."
This is an ad put out by the same liars trying to get you to fall for their scam.
It is effective.
The Municipal Debt Bubble
The Municipal Debt Bubble - Reason Magazine
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes CNSnews.com
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
theblogprof: Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
When Chaos Hits, The Most Organized
Welcome to BlogsLucianneLoves.com
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program MLive.com
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
Lots of new posts on MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
African country set to make breaking wind a crime
African country set to make breaking wind a crime Mail Online
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
Right Turn - The uncivil left
Right Turn - The uncivil left
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling - Law Blog - WSJ
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
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